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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,766.03, 47,630.82 and 12,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,766.03, 47,630.82 and 12,032 is: 18,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,766.03 : 47,630.82 = 12,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,766.03/47,630.82 = 12,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,766.03x = 47,630.82 × 12,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,766.03x = 573,094,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,094,026.24/31,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.10

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