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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,229.08, 46,843.99 and 10,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,229.08, 46,843.99 and 10,169.21 is: 15,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,229.08 : 46,843.99 = 10,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,229.08/46,843.99 = 10,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,229.08x = 46,843.99 × 10,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,229.08x = 476,366,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,366,463.23/31,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.94

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