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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,125.94, 46,718.07 and 14,497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,125.94, 46,718.07 and 14,497.45 is: 21,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,125.94 : 46,718.07 = 14,497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,125.94/46,718.07 = 14,497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,125.94x = 46,718.07 × 14,497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,125.94x = 677,292,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,292,883.92/31,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,759.76

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