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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,328.96, 46,988.67 and 10,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,328.96, 46,988.67 and 10,268.96 is: 15,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,328.96 : 46,988.67 = 10,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,328.96/46,988.67 = 10,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,328.96x = 46,988.67 × 10,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,328.96x = 482,524,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,524,772.68/31,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.88

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