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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,223.55, 46,823.56 and 10,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,223.55, 46,823.56 and 10,158.09 is: 15,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,223.55 : 46,823.56 = 10,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,223.55/46,823.56 = 10,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,223.55x = 46,823.56 × 10,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,223.55x = 475,637,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,637,936.60/31,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.31

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