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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,122.98, 46,662.38 and 17,089.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,122.98, 46,662.38 and 17,089.58 is: 25,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,122.98 : 46,662.38 = 17,089.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,122.98/46,662.38 = 17,089.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,122.98x = 46,662.38 × 17,089.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,122.98x = 797,440,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,440,571.29/31,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,622.24

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