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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,230.93, 46,861.77 and 14,588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,230.93, 46,861.77 and 14,588.54 is: 21,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,230.93 : 46,861.77 = 14,588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,230.93/46,861.77 = 14,588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,230.93x = 46,861.77 × 14,588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,230.93x = 683,644,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,644,571.81/31,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,889.98

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