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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,068.25, 46,568.86 and 15,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,068.25, 46,568.86 and 15,254.89 is: 22,865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,068.25 : 46,568.86 = 15,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,068.25/46,568.86 = 15,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,068.25x = 46,568.86 × 15,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,068.25x = 710,402,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,402,682.17/31,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.88

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