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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,150.29, 46,725.21 and 7,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,150.29, 46,725.21 and 7,776.72 is: 11,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,150.29 : 46,725.21 = 7,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,150.29/46,725.21 = 7,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,150.29x = 46,725.21 × 7,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,150.29x = 363,368,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,368,875.11/31,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.02

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