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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,149.09, 46,723.20 and 14,499.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,149.09, 46,723.20 and 14,499.81 is: 21,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,149.09 : 46,723.20 = 14,499.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,149.09/46,723.20 = 14,499.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,149.09x = 46,723.20 × 14,499.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,149.09x = 677,477,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,477,697.80/31,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,749.52

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