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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,759.39, 47,639.49 and 12,032.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,759.39, 47,639.49 and 12,032.65 is: 18,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,759.39 : 47,639.49 = 12,032.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,759.39/47,639.49 = 12,032.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,759.39x = 47,639.49 × 12,032.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,759.39x = 573,229,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,229,309.35/31,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.13

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