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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,086.54, 46,638.90 and 10,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,086.54, 46,638.90 and 10,026.16 is: 15,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,086.54 : 46,638.90 = 10,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,086.54/46,638.90 = 10,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,086.54x = 46,638.90 × 10,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,086.54x = 467,609,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,609,073.62/31,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.17

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