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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,127.71, 46,684.45 and 8,940.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,127.71, 46,684.45 and 8,940.91 is: 13,409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,127.71 : 46,684.45 = 8,940.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,127.71/46,684.45 = 8,940.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,127.71x = 46,684.45 × 8,940.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,127.71x = 417,401,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,401,465.85/31,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.32

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