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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.95, 46,988.54 and 25,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.95, 46,988.54 and 25,085.60 is: 37,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.95 : 46,988.54 = 25,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.95/46,988.54 = 25,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.95x = 46,988.54 × 25,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.95x = 1,178,735,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,735,628.93/31,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,709.95

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