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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,170.76, 46,758.56 and 10,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,170.76, 46,758.56 and 10,394.24 is: 15,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,170.76 : 46,758.56 = 10,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,170.76/46,758.56 = 10,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,170.76x = 46,758.56 × 10,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,170.76x = 486,019,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,019,694.69/31,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.17

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