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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,150.17, 46,724.04 and 10,373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,150.17, 46,724.04 and 10,373.67 is: 15,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,150.17 : 46,724.04 = 10,373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,150.17/46,724.04 = 10,373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,150.17x = 46,724.04 × 10,373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,150.17x = 484,699,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,699,772.03/31,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.10

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