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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,014.79, 46,515.15 and 8,827.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,014.79, 46,515.15 and 8,827.67 is: 13,239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,014.79 : 46,515.15 = 8,827.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,014.79/46,515.15 = 8,827.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,014.79x = 46,515.15 × 8,827.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,014.79x = 410,620,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,620,510.49/31,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.51

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