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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,305.69, 46,932.62 and 15,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,305.69, 46,932.62 and 15,740.73 is: 23,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,305.69 : 46,932.62 = 15,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,305.69/46,932.62 = 15,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,305.69x = 46,932.62 × 15,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,305.69x = 738,753,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,753,620.91/31,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.06

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