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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.79, 47,996.75 and 14,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.79, 47,996.75 and 14,463.56 is: 21,698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.79 : 47,996.75 = 14,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.79/47,996.75 = 14,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.79x = 47,996.75 × 14,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.79x = 694,204,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,204,029.58/31,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.09

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