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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,430.97, 47,176.08 and 11,459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,430.97, 47,176.08 and 11,459.78 is: 17,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,430.97 : 47,176.08 = 11,459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,430.97/47,176.08 = 11,459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,430.97x = 47,176.08 × 11,459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,430.97x = 540,627,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,627,498.06/31,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.47

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