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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,258.98, 46,990.08 and 25,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,258.98, 46,990.08 and 25,086.63 is: 37,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,258.98 : 46,990.08 = 25,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,258.98/46,990.08 = 25,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,258.98x = 46,990.08 × 25,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,258.98x = 1,178,822,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,822,703.59/31,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,711.49

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