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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,296.94, 46,945.68 and 25,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,296.94, 46,945.68 and 25,041.45 is: 37,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,296.94 : 46,945.68 = 25,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,296.94/46,945.68 = 25,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,296.94x = 46,945.68 × 25,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,296.94x = 1,175,587,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,587,898.44/31,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,562.39

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