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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,177.93, 46,754.77 and 10,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,177.93, 46,754.77 and 10,112.88 is: 15,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,177.93 : 46,754.77 = 10,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,177.93/46,754.77 = 10,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,177.93x = 46,754.77 × 10,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,177.93x = 472,825,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,825,464.82/31,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.39

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