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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,125.94, 46,688.47 and 14,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,125.94, 46,688.47 and 14,476.66 is: 21,714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,125.94 : 46,688.47 = 14,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,125.94/46,688.47 = 14,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,125.94x = 46,688.47 × 14,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,125.94x = 675,892,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,892,953.20/31,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.78

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