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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.68, 46,855.12 and 15,441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.68, 46,855.12 and 15,441.29 is: 23,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.68 : 46,855.12 = 15,441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.68/46,855.12 = 15,441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.68x = 46,855.12 × 15,441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.68x = 723,503,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,503,495.90/31,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,144.94

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