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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,029.08, 46,555.14 and 14,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,029.08, 46,555.14 and 14,397.08 is: 21,600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,029.08 : 46,555.14 = 14,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,029.08/46,555.14 = 14,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,029.08x = 46,555.14 × 14,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,029.08x = 670,258,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,258,074.99/31,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.97

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