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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,274.78, 46,907.28 and 11,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,274.78, 46,907.28 and 11,548.73 is: 17,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,274.78 : 46,907.28 = 11,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,274.78/46,907.28 = 11,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,274.78x = 46,907.28 × 11,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,274.78x = 541,719,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,719,332.69/31,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.28

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