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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,204.93, 46,807.40 and 10,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,204.93, 46,807.40 and 10,146.86 is: 15,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,204.93 : 46,807.40 = 10,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,204.93/46,807.40 = 10,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,204.93x = 46,807.40 × 10,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,204.93x = 474,948,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,948,134.76/31,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.29

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