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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158.76, 46,730.58 and 10,379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158.76, 46,730.58 and 10,379.56 is: 15,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158.76 : 46,730.58 = 10,379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158.76/46,730.58 = 10,379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158.76x = 46,730.58 × 10,379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158.76x = 485,042,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,042,858.94/31,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.82

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