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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,284.56, 46,926.44 and 7,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,284.56, 46,926.44 and 7,592.30 is: 11,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,284.56 : 46,926.44 = 7,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,284.56/46,926.44 = 7,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,284.56x = 46,926.44 × 7,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,284.56x = 356,279,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,279,570.73/31,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.35

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