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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,237.45, 46,858.61 and 9,051.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,237.45, 46,858.61 and 9,051.15 is: 13,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,237.45 : 46,858.61 = 9,051.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,237.45/46,858.61 = 9,051.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,237.45x = 46,858.61 × 9,051.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,237.45x = 424,124,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,124,028.35/31,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.42

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