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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,313.79, 46,960.25 and 14,439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,313.79, 46,960.25 and 14,439.89 is: 21,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,313.79 : 46,960.25 = 14,439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,313.79/46,960.25 = 14,439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,313.79x = 46,960.25 × 14,439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,313.79x = 678,100,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,100,844.37/31,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.02

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