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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,275.72, 46,901.79 and 10,210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,275.72, 46,901.79 and 10,210.86 is: 15,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,275.72 : 46,901.79 = 10,210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,275.72/46,901.79 = 10,210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,275.72x = 46,901.79 × 10,210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,275.72x = 478,907,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,907,611.44/31,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.44

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