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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,109.09, 46,662.61 and 17,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,109.09, 46,662.61 and 17,075.72 is: 25,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,109.09 : 46,662.61 = 17,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,109.09/46,662.61 = 17,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,109.09x = 46,662.61 × 17,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,109.09x = 796,797,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,797,786.41/31,109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,613.02

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