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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,179.13, 46,979.17 and 25,754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,179.13, 46,979.17 and 25,754.02 is: 38,804.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,179.13 : 46,979.17 = 25,754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,179.13/46,979.17 = 25,754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,179.13x = 46,979.17 × 25,754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,179.13x = 1,209,902,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,902,483.76/31,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,804.88

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