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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,285.08, 46,898.46 and 10,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,285.08, 46,898.46 and 10,494 is: 15,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,285.08 : 46,898.46 = 10,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,285.08/46,898.46 = 10,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,285.08x = 46,898.46 × 10,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,285.08x = 492,152,439.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,152,439.24/31,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,731.22

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