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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,621.74, 47,425.32 and 14,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,621.74, 47,425.32 and 14,082 is: 21,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,621.74 : 47,425.32 = 14,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,621.74/47,425.32 = 14,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,621.74x = 47,425.32 × 14,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,621.74x = 667,843,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,843,356.24/31,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.75

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