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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,958.72, 47,929.76 and 13,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,958.72, 47,929.76 and 13,244 is: 19,862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,958.72 : 47,929.76 = 13,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,958.72/47,929.76 = 13,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,958.72x = 47,929.76 × 13,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,958.72x = 634,781,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,781,741.44/31,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.55

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