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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,035.67, 46,517.06 and 14,360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,035.67, 46,517.06 and 14,360.49 is: 21,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,035.67 : 46,517.06 = 14,360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,035.67/46,517.06 = 14,360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,035.67x = 46,517.06 × 14,360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,035.67x = 668,007,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,007,810.86/31,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.87

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