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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,864.08, 47,796.39 and 11,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,864.08, 47,796.39 and 11,073 is: 16,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,864.08 : 47,796.39 = 11,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,864.08/47,796.39 = 11,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,864.08x = 47,796.39 × 11,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,864.08x = 529,249,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,249,426.47/31,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.59

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