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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.52, 48,004.56 and 15,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.52, 48,004.56 and 15,575.52 is: 23,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.52 : 48,004.56 = 15,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.52/48,004.56 = 15,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.52x = 48,004.56 × 15,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.52x = 747,695,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,695,984.37/31,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,371.69

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