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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,012.93, 46,493.52 and 14,384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,012.93, 46,493.52 and 14,384.85 is: 21,565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,012.93 : 46,493.52 = 14,384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,012.93/46,493.52 = 14,384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,012.93x = 46,493.52 × 14,384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,012.93x = 668,802,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,802,311.17/31,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.27

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