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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,825.91, 65,953.89 and 31,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,825.91, 65,953.89 and 31,667.58 is: 43,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,825.91 : 65,953.89 = 31,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,825.91/65,953.89 = 31,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,825.91x = 65,953.89 × 31,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,825.91x = 2,088,600,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,600,087.89/47,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,670.89

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