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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,275.72, 46,898.19 and 14,626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,275.72, 46,898.19 and 14,626.98 is: 21,933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,275.72 : 46,898.19 = 14,626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,275.72/46,898.19 = 14,626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,275.72x = 46,898.19 × 14,626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,275.72x = 685,978,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,978,887.17/31,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.27

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