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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,164.62, 46,957.29 and 25,739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,164.62, 46,957.29 and 25,739.49 is: 38,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,164.62 : 46,957.29 = 25,739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,164.62/46,957.29 = 25,739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,164.62x = 46,957.29 × 25,739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,164.62x = 1,208,656,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,656,511.81/31,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,782.98

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