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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,011.76, 46,524.90 and 10,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,011.76, 46,524.90 and 10,235.24 is: 15,355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,011.76 : 46,524.90 = 10,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,011.76/46,524.90 = 10,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,011.76x = 46,524.90 × 10,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,011.76x = 476,193,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,193,517.48/31,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.26

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