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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,992, 96,022.56 and 31,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,992, 96,022.56 and 31,160 is: 46,756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,992 : 96,022.56 = 31,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,992/96,022.56 = 31,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,992x = 96,022.56 × 31,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,992x = 2,992,062,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,062,969.60/63,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,756.83

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