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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,870.41, 47,805.55 and 15,179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,870.41, 47,805.55 and 15,179.82 is: 22,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,870.41 : 47,805.55 = 15,179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,870.41/47,805.55 = 15,179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,870.41x = 47,805.55 × 15,179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,870.41x = 725,679,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,679,644.00/31,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.70

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