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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,864.68, 47,796.84 and 11,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,864.68, 47,796.84 and 11,088 is: 16,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,864.68 : 47,796.84 = 11,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,864.68/47,796.84 = 11,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,864.68x = 47,796.84 × 11,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,864.68x = 529,971,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,971,361.92/31,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.94

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