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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.83, 46,878.98 and 14,600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.83, 46,878.98 and 14,600.48 is: 21,880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.83 : 46,878.98 = 14,600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.83/46,878.98 = 14,600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.83x = 46,878.98 × 14,600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.83x = 684,455,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,455,302.51/31,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,880.29

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