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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,327.06, 46,993.56 and 11,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,327.06, 46,993.56 and 11,341.59 is: 17,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,327.06 : 46,993.56 = 11,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,327.06/46,993.56 = 11,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,327.06x = 46,993.56 × 11,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,327.06x = 532,981,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,981,807.64/31,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.46

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