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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,010.72, 46,521.28 and 14,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,010.72, 46,521.28 and 14,363.96 is: 21,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,010.72 : 46,521.28 = 14,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,010.72/46,521.28 = 14,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,010.72x = 46,521.28 × 14,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,010.72x = 668,229,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,229,805.07/31,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.35

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