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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,028.08, 46,553.64 and 14,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,028.08, 46,553.64 and 14,396.08 is: 21,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,028.08 : 46,553.64 = 14,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,028.08/46,553.64 = 14,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,028.08x = 46,553.64 × 14,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,028.08x = 670,189,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,189,925.73/31,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.46

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