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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.12, 46,903.80 and 9,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.12, 46,903.80 and 9,076.62 is: 13,616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.12 : 46,903.80 = 9,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.12/46,903.80 = 9,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.12x = 46,903.80 × 9,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.12x = 425,727,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,727,969.16/31,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.27

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