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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,664.76, 47,477.94 and 21,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,664.76, 47,477.94 and 21,793.20 is: 32,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,664.76 : 47,477.94 = 21,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,664.76/47,477.94 = 21,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,664.76x = 47,477.94 × 21,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,664.76x = 1,034,696,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,696,242.01/31,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,676.59

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