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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,293.54, 46,913.58 and 11,568.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,293.54, 46,913.58 and 11,568.42 is: 17,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,293.54 : 46,913.58 = 11,568.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,293.54/46,913.58 = 11,568.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,293.54x = 46,913.58 × 11,568.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,293.54x = 542,715,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,715,997.14/31,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.75

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