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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,233.96, 46,866.32 and 14,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,233.96, 46,866.32 and 14,595.14 is: 21,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,233.96 : 46,866.32 = 14,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,233.96/46,866.32 = 14,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,233.96x = 46,866.32 × 14,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,233.96x = 684,020,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,020,501.68/31,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.90

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