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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,026.08, 46,550.64 and 14,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,026.08, 46,550.64 and 14,394.08 is: 21,596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,026.08 : 46,550.64 = 14,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,026.08/46,550.64 = 14,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,026.08x = 46,550.64 × 14,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,026.08x = 670,053,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,053,636.21/31,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,596.46

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