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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,998.14, 48,003.72 and 11,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,998.14, 48,003.72 and 11,236.22 is: 16,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,998.14 : 48,003.72 = 11,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,998.14/48,003.72 = 11,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,998.14x = 48,003.72 × 11,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,998.14x = 539,380,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,380,358.74/31,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.62

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