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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,275.10, 46,915.73 and 9,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,275.10, 46,915.73 and 9,088.67 is: 13,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,275.10 : 46,915.73 = 9,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,275.10/46,915.73 = 9,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,275.10x = 46,915.73 × 9,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,275.10x = 426,401,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,401,587.78/31,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.90

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