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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,912.26, 47,797.11 and 23,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,912.26, 47,797.11 and 23,127 is: 34,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,912.26 : 47,797.11 = 23,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,912.26/47,797.11 = 23,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,912.26x = 47,797.11 × 23,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,912.26x = 1,105,403,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,403,762.97/31,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,638.84

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