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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,207.58, 46,806.30 and 14,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,207.58, 46,806.30 and 14,569.34 is: 21,851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,207.58 : 46,806.30 = 14,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,207.58/46,806.30 = 14,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,207.58x = 46,806.30 × 14,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,207.58x = 681,936,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,936,898.84/31,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,851.64

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