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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,268.08, 46,902.62 and 10,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,268.08, 46,902.62 and 10,208.04 is: 15,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,268.08 : 46,902.62 = 10,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,268.08/46,902.62 = 10,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,268.08x = 46,902.62 × 10,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,268.08x = 478,783,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,783,821.06/31,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.22

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