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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,262.27, 46,858.99 and 15,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,262.27, 46,858.99 and 15,443.88 is: 23,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,262.27 : 46,858.99 = 15,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,262.27/46,858.99 = 15,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,262.27x = 46,858.99 × 15,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,262.27x = 723,684,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,684,564.16/31,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,148.82

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