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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,041.76, 46,571.80 and 17,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,041.76, 46,571.80 and 17,903.56 is: 26,860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,041.76 : 46,571.80 = 17,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,041.76/46,571.80 = 17,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,041.76x = 46,571.80 × 17,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,041.76x = 833,801,015.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,801,015.61/31,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,860.62

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