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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,234.71, 46,867.45 and 14,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,234.71, 46,867.45 and 14,595.89 is: 21,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,234.71 : 46,867.45 = 14,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,234.71/46,867.45 = 14,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,234.71x = 46,867.45 × 14,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,234.71x = 684,072,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,072,144.78/31,234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.02

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