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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,036.73, 46,541.43 and 8,845.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,036.73, 46,541.43 and 8,845.07 is: 13,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,036.73 : 46,541.43 = 8,845.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,036.73/46,541.43 = 8,845.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,036.73x = 46,541.43 × 8,845.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,036.73x = 411,662,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,662,206.25/31,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.71

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