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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.72, 60,141.81 and 31,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.72, 60,141.81 and 31,337 is: 47,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.72 : 60,141.81 = 31,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.72/60,141.81 = 31,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.72x = 60,141.81 × 31,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.72x = 1,884,663,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,663,899.97/40,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,005.29

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