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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,767, 47,650.50 and 13,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,767, 47,650.50 and 13,299 is: 19,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,767 : 47,650.50 = 13,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,767/47,650.50 = 13,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,767x = 47,650.50 × 13,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,767x = 633,703,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,703,999.50/31,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.50

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