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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,072.94, 46,601.58 and 8,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,072.94, 46,601.58 and 8,886.44 is: 13,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,072.94 : 46,601.58 = 8,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,072.94/46,601.58 = 8,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,072.94x = 46,601.58 × 8,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,072.94x = 414,122,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,122,144.58/31,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.42

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