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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,021.76, 46,493.76 and 15,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,021.76, 46,493.76 and 15,443.84 is: 23,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,021.76 : 46,493.76 = 15,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,021.76/46,493.76 = 15,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,021.76x = 46,493.76 × 15,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,021.76x = 718,042,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,042,190.44/31,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,146.40

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