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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,469.76, 47,208.96 and 9,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,469.76, 47,208.96 and 9,284.76 is: 13,928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,469.76 : 47,208.96 = 9,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,469.76/47,208.96 = 9,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,469.76x = 47,208.96 × 9,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,469.76x = 438,323,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,323,863.45/31,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.41

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