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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,261.92, 46,897.52 and 9,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,261.92, 46,897.52 and 9,075.48 is: 13,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,261.92 : 46,897.52 = 9,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,261.92/46,897.52 = 9,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,261.92x = 46,897.52 × 9,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,261.92x = 425,617,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,617,459.43/31,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.57

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