Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,536.15, 47,304 and 9,349.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,536.15, 47,304 and 9,349.62 is: 14,024.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,536.15 : 47,304 = 9,349.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,536.15/47,304 = 9,349.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,536.15x = 47,304 × 9,349.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,536.15x = 442,274,424.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,274,424.48/31,536.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,024.36
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