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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,341.54, 46,993.53 and 14,705.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,341.54, 46,993.53 and 14,705.22 is: 22,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,341.54 : 46,993.53 = 14,705.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,341.54/46,993.53 = 14,705.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,341.54x = 46,993.53 × 14,705.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,341.54x = 691,050,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,050,197.23/31,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.02

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