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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,743.08, 47,607.77 and 13,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,743.08, 47,607.77 and 13,004.73 is: 19,504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,743.08 : 47,607.77 = 13,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,743.08/47,607.77 = 13,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,743.08x = 47,607.77 × 13,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,743.08x = 619,126,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,126,129.73/31,743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.29

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