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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,350.76, 46,996.16 and 11,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,350.76, 46,996.16 and 11,624.04 is: 17,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,350.76 : 46,996.16 = 11,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,350.76/46,996.16 = 11,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,350.76x = 46,996.16 × 11,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,350.76x = 546,285,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,285,243.69/31,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,424.94

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