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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,094.67, 46,641.53 and 7,721.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,094.67, 46,641.53 and 7,721.31 is: 11,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,094.67 : 46,641.53 = 7,721.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,094.67/46,641.53 = 7,721.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,094.67x = 46,641.53 × 7,721.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,094.67x = 360,133,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,133,673.40/31,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.85

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