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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.97, 47,939.38 and 12,233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.97, 47,939.38 and 12,233.53 is: 18,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.97 : 47,939.38 = 12,233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.97/47,939.38 = 12,233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.97x = 47,939.38 × 12,233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.97x = 586,467,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,467,924.36/31,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.95

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