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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,026.42, 46,558.76 and 14,383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,026.42, 46,558.76 and 14,383.35 is: 21,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,026.42 : 46,558.76 = 14,383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,026.42/46,558.76 = 14,383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,026.42x = 46,558.76 × 14,383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,026.42x = 669,670,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,670,868.73/31,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.89

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