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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,204.60, 46,773.78 and 14,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,204.60, 46,773.78 and 14,545.24 is: 21,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,204.60 : 46,773.78 = 14,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,204.60/46,773.78 = 14,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,204.60x = 46,773.78 × 14,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,204.60x = 680,335,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,335,855.81/31,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.42

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