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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,322.94, 46,983.50 and 11,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,322.94, 46,983.50 and 11,601.06 is: 17,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,322.94 : 46,983.50 = 11,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,322.94/46,983.50 = 11,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,322.94x = 46,983.50 × 11,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,322.94x = 545,058,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,058,344.50/31,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.25

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