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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,327.81, 46,994.69 and 11,342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,327.81, 46,994.69 and 11,342.35 is: 17,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,327.81 : 46,994.69 = 11,342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,327.81/46,994.69 = 11,342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,327.81x = 46,994.69 × 11,342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,327.81x = 533,029,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,029,930.44/31,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.59

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