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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.98, 46,867.32 and 11,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.98, 46,867.32 and 11,257.14 is: 16,881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.98 : 46,867.32 = 11,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.98/46,867.32 = 11,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.98x = 46,867.32 × 11,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.98x = 527,591,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,591,982.66/31,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.33

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