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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,094.08, 46,631.02 and 10,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,094.08, 46,631.02 and 10,312 is: 15,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,094.08 : 46,631.02 = 10,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,094.08/46,631.02 = 10,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,094.08x = 46,631.02 × 10,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,094.08x = 480,859,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,859,078.24/31,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.65

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