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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,033.42, 46,513.68 and 14,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,033.42, 46,513.68 and 14,358.23 is: 21,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,033.42 : 46,513.68 = 14,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,033.42/46,513.68 = 14,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,033.42x = 46,513.68 × 14,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,033.42x = 667,854,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,854,084.37/31,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.48

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