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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,320.27, 46,991.95 and 14,685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,320.27, 46,991.95 and 14,685.71 is: 22,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,320.27 : 46,991.95 = 14,685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,320.27/46,991.95 = 14,685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,320.27x = 46,991.95 × 14,685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,320.27x = 690,109,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,109,878.36/31,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.97

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