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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,565.46, 47,335.89 and 11,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,565.46, 47,335.89 and 11,833.25 is: 17,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,565.46 : 47,335.89 = 11,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,565.46/47,335.89 = 11,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,565.46x = 47,335.89 × 11,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,565.46x = 560,137,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,137,361.18/31,565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,745.26

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