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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.76, 46,881.63 and 11,272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.76, 46,881.63 and 11,272.53 is: 16,902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.76 : 46,881.63 = 11,272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.76/46,881.63 = 11,272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.76x = 46,881.63 × 11,272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.76x = 528,474,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,474,580.62/31,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.66

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