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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,009.08, 46,513.64 and 25,514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,009.08, 46,513.64 and 25,514.88 is: 38,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,009.08 : 46,513.64 = 25,514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,009.08/46,513.64 = 25,514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,009.08x = 46,513.64 × 25,514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,009.08x = 1,186,789,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,789,942.96/31,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,272.34

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