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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,168.70, 46,963.44 and 25,743.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,168.70, 46,963.44 and 25,743.57 is: 38,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,168.70 : 46,963.44 = 25,743.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,168.70/46,963.44 = 25,743.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,168.70x = 46,963.44 × 25,743.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,168.70x = 1,209,006,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,006,605.08/31,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,789.13

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