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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,180.13, 46,980.68 and 25,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,180.13, 46,980.68 and 25,755.02 is: 38,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,180.13 : 46,980.68 = 25,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,180.13/46,980.68 = 25,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,180.13x = 46,980.68 × 25,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,180.13x = 1,209,988,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,988,353.01/31,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,806.39

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