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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,171.14, 46,766.44 and 10,409.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,171.14, 46,766.44 and 10,409.22 is: 15,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,171.14 : 46,766.44 = 10,409.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,171.14/46,766.44 = 10,409.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,171.14x = 46,766.44 × 10,409.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,171.14x = 486,802,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,802,162.58/31,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.08

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