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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,217.94, 46,800.99 and 14,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,217.94, 46,800.99 and 14,569.38 is: 21,841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,217.94 : 46,800.99 = 14,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,217.94/46,800.99 = 14,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,217.94x = 46,800.99 × 14,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,217.94x = 681,861,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,861,407.69/31,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,841.97

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