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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,215.78, 46,844.73 and 11,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,215.78, 46,844.73 and 11,510.10 is: 17,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,215.78 : 46,844.73 = 11,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,215.78/46,844.73 = 11,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,215.78x = 46,844.73 × 11,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,215.78x = 539,187,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,187,526.77/31,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,272.92

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