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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158.26, 46,698.50 and 15,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158.26, 46,698.50 and 15,580.34 is: 23,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158.26 : 46,698.50 = 15,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158.26/46,698.50 = 15,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158.26x = 46,698.50 × 15,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158.26x = 727,578,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,578,507.49/31,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,351.06

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