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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,119.06, 46,636.73 and 17,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,119.06, 46,636.73 and 17,058 is: 25,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,119.06 : 46,636.73 = 17,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,119.06/46,636.73 = 17,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,119.06x = 46,636.73 × 17,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,119.06x = 795,529,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,529,340.34/31,119.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.05

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