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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,332.63, 47,001.72 and 8,843.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,332.63, 47,001.72 and 8,843.51 is: 13,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,332.63 : 47,001.72 = 8,843.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,332.63/47,001.72 = 8,843.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,332.63x = 47,001.72 × 8,843.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,332.63x = 415,660,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,660,331.50/31,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.05

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