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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,767.29, 47,632.68 and 12,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,767.29, 47,632.68 and 12,033.26 is: 18,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,767.29 : 47,632.68 = 12,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,767.29/47,632.68 = 12,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,767.29x = 47,632.68 × 12,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,767.29x = 573,176,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,176,184.77/31,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.97

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