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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,737.62, 152,606.97 and 31,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,737.62, 152,606.97 and 31,617 is: 47,425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,737.62 : 152,606.97 = 31,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,737.62/152,606.97 = 31,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,737.62x = 152,606.97 × 31,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,737.62x = 4,824,974,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,974,570.49/101,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,425.67

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