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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,579.76, 47,324.40 and 23,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,579.76, 47,324.40 and 23,194 is: 34,757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,579.76 : 47,324.40 = 23,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,579.76/47,324.40 = 23,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,579.76x = 47,324.40 × 23,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,579.76x = 1,097,642,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,642,133.60/31,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,757.77

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