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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,778.79, 47,668.67 and 15,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,778.79, 47,668.67 and 15,140.55 is: 22,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,778.79 : 47,668.67 = 15,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,778.79/47,668.67 = 15,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,778.79x = 47,668.67 × 15,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,778.79x = 721,729,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,729,805.87/31,778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.05

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