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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,292.75, 46,949.60 and 10,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,292.75, 46,949.60 and 10,233.76 is: 15,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,292.75 : 46,949.60 = 10,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,292.75/46,949.60 = 10,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,292.75x = 46,949.60 × 10,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,292.75x = 480,470,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,470,938.50/31,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.07

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