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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.64, 46,486.14 and 15,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.64, 46,486.14 and 15,204.52 is: 22,795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.64 : 46,486.14 = 15,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.64/46,486.14 = 15,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.64x = 46,486.14 × 15,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.64x = 706,799,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,799,445.35/31,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.83

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