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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,031.77, 46,511.21 and 14,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,031.77, 46,511.21 and 14,356.58 is: 21,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,031.77 : 46,511.21 = 14,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,031.77/46,511.21 = 14,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,031.77x = 46,511.21 × 14,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,031.77x = 667,741,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,741,871.37/31,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.01

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