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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,284.36, 46,916.82 and 10,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,284.36, 46,916.82 and 10,503 is: 15,751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,284.36 : 46,916.82 = 10,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,284.36/46,916.82 = 10,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,284.36x = 46,916.82 × 10,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,284.36x = 492,767,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,767,360.46/31,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.24

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