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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,255.72, 46,888.10 and 9,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,255.72, 46,888.10 and 9,069.18 is: 13,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,255.72 : 46,888.10 = 9,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,255.72/46,888.10 = 9,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,255.72x = 46,888.10 × 9,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,255.72x = 425,236,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,236,618.76/31,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.08

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