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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,291.91, 46,948.35 and 10,232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,291.91, 46,948.35 and 10,232.93 is: 15,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,291.91 : 46,948.35 = 10,232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,291.91/46,948.35 = 10,232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,291.91x = 46,948.35 × 10,232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,291.91x = 480,418,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,418,944.42/31,291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.82

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