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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,934.62, 47,901.88 and 15,063.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,934.62, 47,901.88 and 15,063.69 is: 22,595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,934.62 : 47,901.88 = 15,063.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,934.62/47,901.88 = 15,063.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,934.62x = 47,901.88 × 15,063.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,934.62x = 721,579,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,579,070.74/31,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.51

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