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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,311.29, 46,966.90 and 7,618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,311.29, 46,966.90 and 7,618.69 is: 11,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,311.29 : 46,966.90 = 7,618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,311.29/46,966.90 = 7,618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,311.29x = 46,966.90 × 7,618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,311.29x = 357,826,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,826,251.36/31,311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.03

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