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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,226.63, 46,833.53 and 10,161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,226.63, 46,833.53 and 10,161.23 is: 15,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,226.63 : 46,833.53 = 10,161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,226.63/46,833.53 = 10,161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,226.63x = 46,833.53 × 10,161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,226.63x = 475,885,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,885,985.07/31,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.75

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