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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,141.63, 46,712.87 and 10,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,141.63, 46,712.87 and 10,365.13 is: 15,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,141.63 : 46,712.87 = 10,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,141.63/46,712.87 = 10,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,141.63x = 46,712.87 × 10,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,141.63x = 484,184,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,184,684.83/31,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.83

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