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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,994.70, 48,006.45 and 15,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,994.70, 48,006.45 and 15,348.30 is: 23,029.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,994.70 : 48,006.45 = 15,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,994.70/48,006.45 = 15,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,994.70x = 48,006.45 × 15,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,994.70x = 736,817,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,817,396.54/31,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.36

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