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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,224.55, 46,825.07 and 10,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,224.55, 46,825.07 and 10,159.08 is: 15,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,224.55 : 46,825.07 = 10,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,224.55/46,825.07 = 10,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,224.55x = 46,825.07 × 10,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,224.55x = 475,699,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,699,632.14/31,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.80

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