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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,082.67, 46,623.95 and 14,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,082.67, 46,623.95 and 14,433.60 is: 21,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,082.67 : 46,623.95 = 14,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,082.67/46,623.95 = 14,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,082.67x = 46,623.95 × 14,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,082.67x = 672,951,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,951,211.60/31,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.37

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