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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,079.07, 46,618.92 and 17,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,079.07, 46,618.92 and 17,031.44 is: 25,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,079.07 : 46,618.92 = 17,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,079.07/46,618.92 = 17,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,079.07x = 46,618.92 × 17,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,079.07x = 793,987,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,987,276.38/31,079.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.33

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