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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.79, 46,903.30 and 10,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.79, 46,903.30 and 10,205.98 is: 15,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.79 : 46,903.30 = 10,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.79/46,903.30 = 10,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.79x = 46,903.30 × 10,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.79x = 478,693,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,693,998.96/31,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.98

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