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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,233.58, 46,865.76 and 14,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,233.58, 46,865.76 and 14,594.76 is: 21,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,233.58 : 46,865.76 = 14,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,233.58/46,865.76 = 14,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,233.58x = 46,865.76 × 14,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,233.58x = 683,994,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,994,636.58/31,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.34

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