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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,488.48, 47,285.36 and 19,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,488.48, 47,285.36 and 19,669.77 is: 29,537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,488.48 : 47,285.36 = 19,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,488.48/47,285.36 = 19,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,488.48x = 47,285.36 × 19,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,488.48x = 930,092,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,092,155.57/31,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,537.54

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