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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,892, 157,364.64 and 31,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,892, 157,364.64 and 31,020 is: 46,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,892 : 157,364.64 = 31,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,892/157,364.64 = 31,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,892x = 157,364.64 × 31,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,892x = 4,881,451,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,451,132.80/104,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,537.88

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