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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,512.49, 47,230.46 and 14,853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,512.49, 47,230.46 and 14,853.02 is: 22,261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,512.49 : 47,230.46 = 14,853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,512.49/47,230.46 = 14,853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,512.49x = 47,230.46 × 14,853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,512.49x = 701,514,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,514,886.05/31,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.49

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