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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,038.66, 46,521.52 and 14,363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,038.66, 46,521.52 and 14,363.46 is: 21,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,038.66 : 46,521.52 = 14,363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,038.66/46,521.52 = 14,363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,038.66x = 46,521.52 × 14,363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,038.66x = 668,209,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,209,991.66/31,038.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.31

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