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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,064.68, 46,526.92 and 14,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,064.68, 46,526.92 and 14,389.68 is: 21,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,064.68 : 46,526.92 = 14,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,064.68/46,526.92 = 14,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,064.68x = 46,526.92 × 14,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,064.68x = 669,507,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,507,490.19/31,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.05

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