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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,825.93, 94,254.38 and 31,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,825.93, 94,254.38 and 31,250.96 is: 46,884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,825.93 : 94,254.38 = 31,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,825.93/94,254.38 = 31,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,825.93x = 94,254.38 × 31,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,825.93x = 2,945,539,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,539,702.95/62,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,884.14

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