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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,342.54, 46,995.03 and 14,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,342.54, 46,995.03 and 14,706.22 is: 22,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,342.54 : 46,995.03 = 14,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,342.54/46,995.03 = 14,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,342.54x = 46,995.03 × 14,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,342.54x = 691,119,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,119,250.09/31,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,050.52

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