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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,234.65, 46,872.72 and 14,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,234.65, 46,872.72 and 14,595.96 is: 21,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,234.65 : 46,872.72 = 14,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,234.65/46,872.72 = 14,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,234.65x = 46,872.72 × 14,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,234.65x = 684,152,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,152,521.98/31,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.64

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