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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.20, 48,005.70 and 15,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.20, 48,005.70 and 15,347.80 is: 23,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.20 : 48,005.70 = 15,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.20/48,005.70 = 15,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.20x = 48,005.70 × 15,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.20x = 736,781,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,781,882.46/31,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.61

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