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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.78, 48,006.15 and 13,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.78, 48,006.15 and 13,271.08 is: 19,911.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.78 : 48,006.15 = 13,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.78/48,006.15 = 13,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.78x = 48,006.15 × 13,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.78x = 637,093,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,093,457.14/31,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.80

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