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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,262.41, 46,942.22 and 25,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,262.41, 46,942.22 and 25,362.37 is: 38,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,262.41 : 46,942.22 = 25,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,262.41/46,942.22 = 25,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,262.41x = 46,942.22 × 25,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,262.41x = 1,190,565,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,565,952.26/31,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,082.99

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