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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,164.48, 46,693.55 and 17,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,164.48, 46,693.55 and 17,136.27 is: 25,675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,164.48 : 46,693.55 = 17,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,164.48/46,693.55 = 17,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,164.48x = 46,693.55 × 17,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,164.48x = 800,153,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,153,194.38/31,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.17

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