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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.78, 46,927.37 and 9,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.78, 46,927.37 and 9,092.27 is: 13,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.78 : 46,927.37 = 9,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.78/46,927.37 = 9,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.78x = 46,927.37 × 9,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.78x = 426,676,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,676,272.97/31,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.77

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