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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,236.06, 46,858.97 and 10,171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,236.06, 46,858.97 and 10,171.13 is: 15,258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,236.06 : 46,858.97 = 10,171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,236.06/46,858.97 = 10,171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,236.06x = 46,858.97 × 10,171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,236.06x = 476,608,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,608,675.54/31,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.28

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