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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,267.70, 46,889.58 and 15,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,267.70, 46,889.58 and 15,467.30 is: 23,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,267.70 : 46,889.58 = 15,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,267.70/46,889.58 = 15,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,267.70x = 46,889.58 × 15,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,267.70x = 725,255,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,255,200.12/31,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.03

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