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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,174.73, 46,766.32 and 10,107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,174.73, 46,766.32 and 10,107.89 is: 15,163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,174.73 : 46,766.32 = 10,107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,174.73/46,766.32 = 10,107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,174.73x = 46,766.32 × 10,107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,174.73x = 472,708,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,708,909.91/31,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.21

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