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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,006.76, 46,517.40 and 10,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,006.76, 46,517.40 and 10,230.24 is: 15,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,006.76 : 46,517.40 = 10,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,006.76/46,517.40 = 10,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,006.76x = 46,517.40 × 10,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,006.76x = 475,884,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,884,166.18/31,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.76

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