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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,668.94, 47,496.39 and 14,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,668.94, 47,496.39 and 14,127.58 is: 21,188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,668.94 : 47,496.39 = 14,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,668.94/47,496.39 = 14,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,668.94x = 47,496.39 × 14,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,668.94x = 671,009,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,009,049.44/31,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.24

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