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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,026.74, 46,557.57 and 16,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,026.74, 46,557.57 and 16,794.84 is: 25,201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,026.74 : 46,557.57 = 16,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,026.74/46,557.57 = 16,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,026.74x = 46,557.57 × 16,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,026.74x = 781,926,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,926,938.94/31,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.72

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