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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.94, 46,911.57 and 9,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.94, 46,911.57 and 9,089.38 is: 13,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.94 : 46,911.57 = 9,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.94/46,911.57 = 9,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.94x = 46,911.57 × 9,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.94x = 426,397,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,397,086.13/31,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.78

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