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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,124.93, 46,689.48 and 8,937.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,124.93, 46,689.48 and 8,937.81 is: 13,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,124.93 : 46,689.48 = 8,937.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,124.93/46,689.48 = 8,937.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,124.93x = 46,689.48 × 8,937.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,124.93x = 417,301,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,301,701.24/31,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,407.32

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