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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.95, 47,950.53 and 12,991.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.95, 47,950.53 and 12,991.47 is: 19,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.95 : 47,950.53 = 12,991.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.95/47,950.53 = 12,991.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.95x = 47,950.53 × 12,991.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.95x = 622,947,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,947,871.98/31,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,490.91

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