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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,719.05, 47,544.24 and 20,633.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,719.05, 47,544.24 and 20,633.66 is: 30,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,719.05 : 47,544.24 = 20,633.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,719.05/47,544.24 = 20,633.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,719.05x = 47,544.24 × 20,633.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,719.05x = 981,011,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,011,683.12/31,719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,928.15

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