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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,041.93, 46,524.69 and 14,379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,041.93, 46,524.69 and 14,379.42 is: 21,551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,041.93 : 46,524.69 = 14,379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,041.93/46,524.69 = 14,379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,041.93x = 46,524.69 × 14,379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,041.93x = 668,998,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,998,057.88/31,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.43

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