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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,430.53, 47,147.26 and 10,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,430.53, 47,147.26 and 10,372.41 is: 15,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,430.53 : 47,147.26 = 10,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,430.53/47,147.26 = 10,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,430.53x = 47,147.26 × 10,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,430.53x = 489,030,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,030,475.36/31,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.09

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