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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,225.56, 46,801.34 and 14,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,225.56, 46,801.34 and 14,551.08 is: 21,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,225.56 : 46,801.34 = 14,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,225.56/46,801.34 = 14,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,225.56x = 46,801.34 × 14,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,225.56x = 681,010,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,010,042.45/31,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,809.38

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