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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257, 46,869.55 and 10,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257, 46,869.55 and 10,183.49 is: 15,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257 : 46,869.55 = 10,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257/46,869.55 = 10,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257x = 46,869.55 × 10,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257x = 477,295,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,295,593.73/31,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.04

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