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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,173.15, 46,744.59 and 14,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,173.15, 46,744.59 and 14,529.27 is: 21,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,173.15 : 46,744.59 = 14,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,173.15/46,744.59 = 14,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,173.15x = 46,744.59 × 14,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,173.15x = 679,164,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,164,769.15/31,173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.85

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