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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,546.03, 152,324.72 and 31,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,546.03, 152,324.72 and 31,419.88 is: 47,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,546.03 : 152,324.72 = 31,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,546.03/152,324.72 = 31,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,546.03x = 152,324.72 × 31,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,546.03x = 4,786,024,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,024,423.43/101,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,131.58

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