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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,348.62, 46,999.98 and 11,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,348.62, 46,999.98 and 11,627.28 is: 17,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,348.62 : 46,999.98 = 11,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,348.62/46,999.98 = 11,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,348.62x = 46,999.98 × 11,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,348.62x = 546,481,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,481,927.45/31,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.41

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