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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.44, 46,866.48 and 14,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.44, 46,866.48 and 14,610.16 is: 21,904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.44 : 46,866.48 = 14,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.44/46,866.48 = 14,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.44x = 46,866.48 × 14,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.44x = 684,726,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,726,771.44/31,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.64

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