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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.44, 46,886.20 and 15,465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.44, 46,886.20 and 15,465.05 is: 23,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.44 : 46,886.20 = 15,465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.44/46,886.20 = 15,465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.44x = 46,886.20 × 15,465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.44x = 725,097,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,097,570.65/31,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.66

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