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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.23, 48,006.42 and 14,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.23, 48,006.42 and 14,469.03 is: 21,706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.23 : 48,006.42 = 14,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.23/48,006.42 = 14,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.23x = 48,006.42 × 14,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.23x = 694,606,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,606,331.17/31,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,706.97

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