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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,552.62, 47,315.94 and 11,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,552.62, 47,315.94 and 11,821.02 is: 17,726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,552.62 : 47,315.94 = 11,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,552.62/47,315.94 = 11,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,552.62x = 47,315.94 × 11,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,552.62x = 559,322,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,322,673.06/31,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.66

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