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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.73, 48,004.16 and 14,467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.73, 48,004.16 and 14,467.53 is: 21,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.73 : 48,004.16 = 14,467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.73/48,004.16 = 14,467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.73x = 48,004.16 × 14,467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.73x = 694,501,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,501,624.92/31,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,704.72

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