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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,977.83, 47,966.84 and 11,196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,977.83, 47,966.84 and 11,196.47 is: 16,794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,977.83 : 47,966.84 = 11,196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,977.83/47,966.84 = 11,196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,977.83x = 47,966.84 × 11,196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,977.83x = 537,059,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,059,229.07/31,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.74

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