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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,060.73, 46,591.52 and 8,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,060.73, 46,591.52 and 8,874.83 is: 13,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,060.73 : 46,591.52 = 8,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,060.73/46,591.52 = 8,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,060.73x = 46,591.52 × 8,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,060.73x = 413,491,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,491,542.11/31,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.36

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