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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,393.98, 47,012.67 and 21,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,393.98, 47,012.67 and 21,989.88 is: 32,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,393.98 : 47,012.67 = 21,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,393.98/47,012.67 = 21,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,393.98x = 47,012.67 × 21,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,393.98x = 1,033,802,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,802,971.78/31,393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,929.97

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