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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.08, 56,904.06 and 31,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.08, 56,904.06 and 31,460.36 is: 47,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.08 : 56,904.06 = 31,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.08/56,904.06 = 31,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.08x = 56,904.06 × 31,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.08x = 1,790,222,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,222,213.06/38,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,072.61

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