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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,011.63, 46,517.97 and 8,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,011.63, 46,517.97 and 8,825.58 is: 13,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,011.63 : 46,517.97 = 8,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,011.63/46,517.97 = 8,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,011.63x = 46,517.97 × 8,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,011.63x = 410,548,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,548,065.67/31,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.52

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