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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,224.16, 46,845.80 and 10,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,224.16, 46,845.80 and 10,166.08 is: 15,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,224.16 : 46,845.80 = 10,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,224.16/46,845.80 = 10,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,224.16x = 46,845.80 × 10,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,224.16x = 476,238,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,238,150.46/31,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.23

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