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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,009.64, 46,524.24 and 10,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,009.64, 46,524.24 and 10,247.72 is: 15,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,009.64 : 46,524.24 = 10,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,009.64/46,524.24 = 10,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,009.64x = 46,524.24 × 10,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,009.64x = 476,767,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,767,384.73/31,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.81

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