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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,691.85, 49,278.81 and 31,902.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,691.85, 49,278.81 and 31,902.87 is: 44,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,691.85 : 49,278.81 = 31,902.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,691.85/49,278.81 = 31,902.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,691.85x = 49,278.81 × 31,902.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,691.85x = 1,572,135,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,135,469.18/35,691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,047.46

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