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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,045.33, 46,535.58 and 14,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,045.33, 46,535.58 and 14,391.63 is: 21,572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,045.33 : 46,535.58 = 14,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,045.33/46,535.58 = 14,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,045.33x = 46,535.58 × 14,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,045.33x = 669,722,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,722,849.20/31,045.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.42

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