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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,849.68, 47,774.34 and 11,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,849.68, 47,774.34 and 11,073 is: 16,609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,849.68 : 47,774.34 = 11,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,849.68/47,774.34 = 11,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,849.68x = 47,774.34 × 11,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,849.68x = 529,005,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,005,266.82/31,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.44

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