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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.79, 46,437.76 and 16,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.79, 46,437.76 and 16,946.73 is: 25,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.79 : 46,437.76 = 16,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.79/46,437.76 = 16,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.79x = 46,437.76 × 16,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.79x = 786,968,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,968,180.52/31,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,379.69

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