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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.97, 46,722.66 and 14,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.97, 46,722.66 and 14,524.73 is: 21,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.97 : 46,722.66 = 14,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.97/46,722.66 = 14,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.97x = 46,722.66 × 14,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.97x = 678,633,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,633,948.76/31,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.34

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