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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,294.44, 46,941.93 and 25,038.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,294.44, 46,941.93 and 25,038.95 is: 37,558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,294.44 : 46,941.93 = 25,038.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,294.44/46,941.93 = 25,038.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,294.44x = 46,941.93 × 25,038.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,294.44x = 1,175,376,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,376,403.46/31,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,558.63

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