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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,961.46, 94,382.82 and 31,341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,961.46, 94,382.82 and 31,341.64 is: 46,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,961.46 : 94,382.82 = 31,341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,961.46/94,382.82 = 31,341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,961.46x = 94,382.82 × 31,341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,961.46x = 2,958,112,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,112,366.62/62,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,982.91

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