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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,224.28, 46,825.84 and 10,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,224.28, 46,825.84 and 10,159.12 is: 15,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,224.28 : 46,825.84 = 10,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,224.28/46,825.84 = 10,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,224.28x = 46,825.84 × 10,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,224.28x = 475,709,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,709,327.66/31,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.24

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