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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,962.72, 47,913.84 and 17,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,962.72, 47,913.84 and 17,149.44 is: 25,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,962.72 : 47,913.84 = 17,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,962.72/47,913.84 = 17,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,962.72x = 47,913.84 × 17,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,962.72x = 821,695,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,695,524.25/31,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.93

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