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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,150.94, 46,733.86 and 10,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,150.94, 46,733.86 and 10,091 is: 15,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,150.94 : 46,733.86 = 10,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,150.94/46,733.86 = 10,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,150.94x = 46,733.86 × 10,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,150.94x = 471,591,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,591,381.26/31,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.91

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