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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.62, 46,909.89 and 10,489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.62, 46,909.89 and 10,489.74 is: 15,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.62 : 46,909.89 = 10,489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.62/46,909.89 = 10,489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.62x = 46,909.89 × 10,489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.62x = 492,072,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,072,549.53/31,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.96

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