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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.05, 46,686.89 and 17,131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.05, 46,686.89 and 17,131.83 is: 25,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.05 : 46,686.89 = 17,131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.05/46,686.89 = 17,131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.05x = 46,686.89 × 17,131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.05x = 799,831,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,831,862.71/31,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.50

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