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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.77, 47,973.08 and 13,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.77, 47,973.08 and 13,288.70 is: 19,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.77 : 47,973.08 = 13,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.77/47,973.08 = 13,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.77x = 47,973.08 × 13,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.77x = 637,500,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,500,021.35/31,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.51

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