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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,767.33, 47,669.46 and 14,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,767.33, 47,669.46 and 14,237.19 is: 21,364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,767.33 : 47,669.46 = 14,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,767.33/47,669.46 = 14,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,767.33x = 47,669.46 × 14,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,767.33x = 678,679,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,679,159.22/31,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.06

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