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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,825, 47,737.50 and 9,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,825, 47,737.50 and 9,937 is: 14,905.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,825 : 47,737.50 = 9,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,825/47,737.50 = 9,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,825x = 47,737.50 × 9,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,825x = 474,367,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,367,537.50/31,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.50

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