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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,231.84, 46,851.04 and 10,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,231.84, 46,851.04 and 10,173.52 is: 15,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,231.84 : 46,851.04 = 10,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,231.84/46,851.04 = 10,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,231.84x = 46,851.04 × 10,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,231.84x = 476,639,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,639,992.46/31,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.35

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