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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,222.67, 46,834.45 and 10,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,222.67, 46,834.45 and 10,162.82 is: 15,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,222.67 : 46,834.45 = 10,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,222.67/46,834.45 = 10,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,222.67x = 46,834.45 × 10,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,222.67x = 475,970,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,970,085.15/31,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.37

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