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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,059.75, 46,596.92 and 10,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,059.75, 46,596.92 and 10,283.25 is: 15,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,059.75 : 46,596.92 = 10,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,059.75/46,596.92 = 10,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,059.75x = 46,596.92 × 10,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,059.75x = 479,167,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,167,726.17/31,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.29

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