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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,028.46, 46,513.52 and 17,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,028.46, 46,513.52 and 17,148.30 is: 25,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,028.46 : 46,513.52 = 17,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,028.46/46,513.52 = 17,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,028.46x = 46,513.52 × 17,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,028.46x = 797,627,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,627,795.02/31,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.33

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