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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,298.76, 46,950.69 and 10,238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,298.76, 46,950.69 and 10,238.37 is: 15,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,298.76 : 46,950.69 = 10,238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,298.76/46,950.69 = 10,238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,298.76x = 46,950.69 × 10,238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,298.76x = 480,698,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,698,535.98/31,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.39

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