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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,222.64, 46,814.52 and 14,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,222.64, 46,814.52 and 14,575.52 is: 21,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,222.64 : 46,814.52 = 14,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,222.64/46,814.52 = 14,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,222.64x = 46,814.52 × 14,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,222.64x = 682,345,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,345,972.55/31,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.20

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