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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.70, 46,886.61 and 9,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.70, 46,886.61 and 9,068.20 is: 13,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.70 : 46,886.61 = 9,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.70/46,886.61 = 9,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.70x = 46,886.61 × 9,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.70x = 425,177,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,177,156.80/31,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.62

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