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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.41, 46,457.62 and 16,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.41, 46,457.62 and 16,977.54 is: 25,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.41 : 46,457.62 = 16,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.41/46,457.62 = 16,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.41x = 46,457.62 × 16,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.41x = 788,735,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,735,869.57/31,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,437.01

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