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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,509, 47,269.98 and 13,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,509, 47,269.98 and 13,041 is: 19,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,509 : 47,269.98 = 13,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,509/47,269.98 = 13,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,509x = 47,269.98 × 13,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,509x = 616,447,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,447,809.18/31,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.18

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