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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,191.28, 46,794.26 and 10,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,191.28, 46,794.26 and 10,131.26 is: 15,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,191.28 : 46,794.26 = 10,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,191.28/46,794.26 = 10,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,191.28x = 46,794.26 × 10,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,191.28x = 474,084,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,084,605.92/31,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.27

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