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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,804.92, 47,720.88 and 17,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,804.92, 47,720.88 and 17,010 is: 25,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,804.92 : 47,720.88 = 17,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,804.92/47,720.88 = 17,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,804.92x = 47,720.88 × 17,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,804.92x = 811,732,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,732,168.80/31,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.22

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