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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,340.05, 46,977.06 and 10,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,340.05, 46,977.06 and 10,274.60 is: 15,401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,340.05 : 46,977.06 = 10,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,340.05/46,977.06 = 10,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,340.05x = 46,977.06 × 10,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,340.05x = 482,670,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,670,500.68/31,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.08

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