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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,514.81, 47,255.51 and 9,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,514.81, 47,255.51 and 9,325.13 is: 13,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,514.81 : 47,255.51 = 9,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,514.81/47,255.51 = 9,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,514.81x = 47,255.51 × 9,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,514.81x = 440,663,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,663,915.42/31,514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.76

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