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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,295.76, 46,954.10 and 10,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,295.76, 46,954.10 and 10,236.76 is: 15,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,295.76 : 46,954.10 = 10,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,295.76/46,954.10 = 10,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,295.76x = 46,954.10 × 10,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,295.76x = 480,657,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,657,852.72/31,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.56

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