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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,203.72, 46,811.70 and 10,139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,203.72, 46,811.70 and 10,139.85 is: 15,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,203.72 : 46,811.70 = 10,139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,203.72/46,811.70 = 10,139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,203.72x = 46,811.70 × 10,139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,203.72x = 474,663,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,663,616.25/31,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.76

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