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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.73, 47,999.66 and 14,464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.73, 47,999.66 and 14,464.53 is: 21,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.73 : 47,999.66 = 14,464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.73/47,999.66 = 14,464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.73x = 47,999.66 × 14,464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.73x = 694,292,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,292,522.06/31,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.22

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