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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,127.76, 46,465.79 and 28,815.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,127.76, 46,465.79 and 28,815.21 is: 43,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,127.76 : 46,465.79 = 28,815.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,127.76/46,465.79 = 28,815.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,127.76x = 46,465.79 × 28,815.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,127.76x = 1,338,921,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,921,352.59/31,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,013.74

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