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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,288.08, 46,902.96 and 10,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,288.08, 46,902.96 and 10,497 is: 15,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,288.08 : 46,902.96 = 10,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,288.08/46,902.96 = 10,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,288.08x = 46,902.96 × 10,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,288.08x = 492,340,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,340,371.12/31,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,735.72

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