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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,669.68, 47,512.62 and 9,482.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,669.68, 47,512.62 and 9,482.97 is: 14,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,669.68 : 47,512.62 = 9,482.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,669.68/47,512.62 = 9,482.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,669.68x = 47,512.62 × 9,482.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,669.68x = 450,560,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,560,750.08/31,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.88

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