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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,034.91, 46,515.92 and 14,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,034.91, 46,515.92 and 14,359.72 is: 21,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,034.91 : 46,515.92 = 14,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,034.91/46,515.92 = 14,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,034.91x = 46,515.92 × 14,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,034.91x = 667,955,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,955,586.74/31,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.72

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