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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,033.73, 46,522.91 and 25,811.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,033.73, 46,522.91 and 25,811.58 is: 38,694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,033.73 : 46,522.91 = 25,811.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,033.73/46,522.91 = 25,811.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,033.73x = 46,522.91 × 25,811.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,033.73x = 1,200,830,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,830,052.29/31,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,694.35

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