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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,184.65, 46,801.57 and 14,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,184.65, 46,801.57 and 14,536.11 is: 21,815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,184.65 : 46,801.57 = 14,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,184.65/46,801.57 = 14,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,184.65x = 46,801.57 × 14,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,184.65x = 680,312,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,312,713.74/31,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,815.63

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