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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,474.72, 47,197.95 and 9,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,474.72, 47,197.95 and 9,280.30 is: 13,916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,474.72 : 47,197.95 = 9,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,474.72/47,197.95 = 9,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,474.72x = 47,197.95 × 9,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,474.72x = 438,011,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,011,135.39/31,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.28

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