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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158, 46,737.10 and 7,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158, 46,737.10 and 7,784.44 is: 11,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158 : 46,737.10 = 7,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158/46,737.10 = 7,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158x = 46,737.10 × 7,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158x = 363,822,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,822,150.72/31,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.68

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