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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,313.22, 46,975.98 and 11,591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,313.22, 46,975.98 and 11,591.94 is: 17,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,313.22 : 46,975.98 = 11,591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,313.22/46,975.98 = 11,591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,313.22x = 46,975.98 × 11,591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,313.22x = 544,542,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,542,741.60/31,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.19

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