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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,178.13, 46,977.66 and 25,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,178.13, 46,977.66 and 25,753.02 is: 38,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,178.13 : 46,977.66 = 25,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,178.13/46,977.66 = 25,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,178.13x = 46,977.66 × 25,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,178.13x = 1,209,816,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,816,617.53/31,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,803.37

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