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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,330.70, 46,971.39 and 15,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,330.70, 46,971.39 and 15,524.87 is: 23,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,330.70 : 46,971.39 = 15,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,330.70/46,971.39 = 15,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,330.70x = 46,971.39 × 15,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,330.70x = 729,224,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,224,546.83/31,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.08

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