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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,645.89, 47,469.69 and 13,867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,645.89, 47,469.69 and 13,867.41 is: 20,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,645.89 : 47,469.69 = 13,867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,645.89/47,469.69 = 13,867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,645.89x = 47,469.69 × 13,867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,645.89x = 658,281,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,281,653.80/31,645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.49

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