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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,035.73, 46,539.93 and 8,844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,035.73, 46,539.93 and 8,844.07 is: 13,262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,035.73 : 46,539.93 = 8,844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,035.73/46,539.93 = 8,844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,035.73x = 46,539.93 × 8,844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,035.73x = 411,602,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,602,398.72/31,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.21

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