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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,016.13, 46,531.99 and 9,958.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,016.13, 46,531.99 and 9,958.06 is: 14,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,016.13 : 46,531.99 = 9,958.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,016.13/46,531.99 = 9,958.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,016.13x = 46,531.99 × 9,958.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,016.13x = 463,368,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,368,115.68/31,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,939.59

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