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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,172.41, 46,747.68 and 8,979.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,172.41, 46,747.68 and 8,979.85 is: 13,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,172.41 : 46,747.68 = 8,979.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,172.41/46,747.68 = 8,979.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,172.41x = 46,747.68 × 8,979.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,172.41x = 419,787,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,787,154.25/31,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.62

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