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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,248.79, 46,878.06 and 10,183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,248.79, 46,878.06 and 10,183.93 is: 15,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,248.79 : 46,878.06 = 10,183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,248.79/46,878.06 = 10,183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,248.79x = 46,878.06 × 10,183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,248.79x = 477,402,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,402,881.58/31,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.48

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