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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,225.91, 46,845.70 and 9,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,225.91, 46,845.70 and 9,040.19 is: 13,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,225.91 : 46,845.70 = 9,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,225.91/46,845.70 = 9,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,225.91x = 46,845.70 × 9,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,225.91x = 423,493,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,493,771.85/31,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.26

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