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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,247.94, 46,876.77 and 10,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,247.94, 46,876.77 and 10,183.08 is: 15,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,247.94 : 46,876.77 = 10,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,247.94/46,876.77 = 10,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,247.94x = 46,876.77 × 10,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,247.94x = 477,349,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,349,899.05/31,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.20

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