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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.63, 46,876.66 and 9,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.63, 46,876.66 and 9,072.54 is: 13,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.63 : 46,876.66 = 9,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.63/46,876.66 = 9,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.63x = 46,876.66 × 9,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.63x = 425,290,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,290,350.24/31,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.97

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