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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,509, 158,263.50 and 31,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,509, 158,263.50 and 31,637 is: 47,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,509 : 158,263.50 = 31,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,509/158,263.50 = 31,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,509x = 158,263.50 × 31,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,509x = 5,006,982,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,982,349.50/105,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,455.50

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