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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.83, 47,924.48 and 23,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.83, 47,924.48 and 23,211.38 is: 34,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.83 : 47,924.48 = 23,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.83/47,924.48 = 23,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.83x = 47,924.48 × 23,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.83x = 1,112,392,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,392,960.90/31,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,766.82

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