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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,157.07, 46,661.09 and 17,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,157.07, 46,661.09 and 17,095.47 is: 25,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,157.07 : 46,661.09 = 17,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,157.07/46,661.09 = 17,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,157.07x = 46,661.09 × 17,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,157.07x = 797,693,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,693,178.78/31,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.32

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