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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,761.48, 47,635.26 and 13,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,761.48, 47,635.26 and 13,023.08 is: 19,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,761.48 : 47,635.26 = 13,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,761.48/47,635.26 = 13,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,761.48x = 47,635.26 × 13,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,761.48x = 620,357,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,357,801.80/31,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.77

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