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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,499.91, 47,252.34 and 10,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,499.91, 47,252.34 and 10,439.10 is: 15,659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,499.91 : 47,252.34 = 10,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,499.91/47,252.34 = 10,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,499.91x = 47,252.34 × 10,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,499.91x = 493,271,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,271,902.49/31,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.47

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