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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.65, 46,457.97 and 16,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.65, 46,457.97 and 16,977.77 is: 25,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.65 : 46,457.97 = 16,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.65/46,457.97 = 16,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.65x = 46,457.97 × 16,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.65x = 788,752,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,752,771.77/31,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,437.36

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