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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,295.13, 46,909.89 and 14,641.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,295.13, 46,909.89 and 14,641.13 is: 21,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,295.13 : 46,909.89 = 14,641.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,295.13/46,909.89 = 14,641.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,295.13x = 46,909.89 × 14,641.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,295.13x = 686,813,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,813,563.23/31,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,946.34

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