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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158.83, 46,704.66 and 15,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158.83, 46,704.66 and 15,114.39 is: 22,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158.83 : 46,704.66 = 15,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158.83/46,704.66 = 15,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158.83x = 46,704.66 × 15,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158.83x = 705,912,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,912,446.06/31,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,655.30

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