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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,065.28, 46,605.68 and 10,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,065.28, 46,605.68 and 10,007.30 is: 15,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,065.28 : 46,605.68 = 10,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,065.28/46,605.68 = 10,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,065.28x = 46,605.68 × 10,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,065.28x = 466,396,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,396,971.43/31,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.45

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