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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,117.68, 46,634.67 and 17,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,117.68, 46,634.67 and 17,056.62 is: 25,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,117.68 : 46,634.67 = 17,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,117.68/46,634.67 = 17,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,117.68x = 46,634.67 × 17,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,117.68x = 795,429,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,429,845.02/31,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.99

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