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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,276.72, 46,909.48 and 15,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,276.72, 46,909.48 and 15,476.66 is: 23,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,276.72 : 46,909.48 = 15,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,276.72/46,909.48 = 15,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,276.72x = 46,909.48 × 15,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,276.72x = 726,002,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,002,072.74/31,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,212.22

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