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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.25, 46,888.88 and 9,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.25, 46,888.88 and 9,371.25 is: 14,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.25 : 46,888.88 = 9,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.25/46,888.88 = 9,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.25x = 46,888.88 × 9,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.25x = 439,407,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,407,369.84/31,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.88

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