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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.81, 46,878.35 and 15,675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.81, 46,878.35 and 15,675.93 is: 23,502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.81 : 46,878.35 = 15,675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.81/46,878.35 = 15,675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.81x = 46,878.35 × 15,675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.81x = 734,861,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,861,654.74/31,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.93

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