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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.63, 46,902.27 and 11,543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.63, 46,902.27 and 11,543.29 is: 17,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.63 : 46,902.27 = 11,543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.63/46,902.27 = 11,543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.63x = 46,902.27 × 11,543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.63x = 541,406,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,406,504.27/31,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.90

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