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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,272.52, 46,898.97 and 9,087.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,272.52, 46,898.97 and 9,087.43 is: 13,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,272.52 : 46,898.97 = 9,087.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,272.52/46,898.97 = 9,087.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,272.52x = 46,898.97 × 9,087.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,272.52x = 426,191,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,191,106.95/31,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.29

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