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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,127.87, 46,690.65 and 17,094.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,127.87, 46,690.65 and 17,094.47 is: 25,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,127.87 : 46,690.65 = 17,094.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,127.87/46,690.65 = 17,094.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,127.87x = 46,690.65 × 17,094.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,127.87x = 798,151,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,151,682.25/31,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.07

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