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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,969.82, 47,962.29 and 14,439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,969.82, 47,962.29 and 14,439.53 is: 21,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,969.82 : 47,962.29 = 14,439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,969.82/47,962.29 = 14,439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,969.82x = 47,962.29 × 14,439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,969.82x = 692,552,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,552,925.32/31,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.71

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