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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,321.62, 46,967.85 and 11,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,321.62, 46,967.85 and 11,599.74 is: 17,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,321.62 : 46,967.85 = 11,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,321.62/46,967.85 = 11,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,321.62x = 46,967.85 × 11,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,321.62x = 544,814,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,814,848.36/31,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.21

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