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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,569.59, 47,368.97 and 14,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,569.59, 47,368.97 and 14,044.43 is: 21,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,569.59 : 47,368.97 = 14,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,569.59/47,368.97 = 14,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,569.59x = 47,368.97 × 14,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,569.59x = 665,270,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,270,183.34/31,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.13

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