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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,066.23, 46,581.57 and 14,417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,066.23, 46,581.57 and 14,417.67 is: 21,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,066.23 : 46,581.57 = 14,417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,066.23/46,581.57 = 14,417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,066.23x = 46,581.57 × 14,417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,066.23x = 671,597,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,597,704.34/31,066.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.26

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