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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.24, 46,472.58 and 14,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.24, 46,472.58 and 14,344.32 is: 21,498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.24 : 46,472.58 = 14,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.24/46,472.58 = 14,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.24x = 46,472.58 × 14,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.24x = 666,617,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,617,558.75/31,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.77

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