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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,314.08, 46,974.03 and 10,254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,314.08, 46,974.03 and 10,254.29 is: 15,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,314.08 : 46,974.03 = 10,254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,314.08/46,974.03 = 10,254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,314.08x = 46,974.03 × 10,254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,314.08x = 481,685,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,685,052.76/31,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.38

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