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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,239.91, 46,810.66 and 17,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,239.91, 46,810.66 and 17,179.05 is: 25,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,239.91 : 46,810.66 = 17,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,239.91/46,810.66 = 17,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,239.91x = 46,810.66 × 17,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,239.91x = 804,162,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,162,668.67/31,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.52

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