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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,295.97, 46,924.82 and 14,661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,295.97, 46,924.82 and 14,661.10 is: 21,982.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,295.97 : 46,924.82 = 14,661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,295.97/46,924.82 = 14,661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,295.97x = 46,924.82 × 14,661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,295.97x = 687,969,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,969,518.83/31,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.69

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