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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,046.96, 46,570.92 and 17,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,046.96, 46,570.92 and 17,283.44 is: 25,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,046.96 : 46,570.92 = 17,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,046.96/46,570.92 = 17,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,046.96x = 46,570.92 × 17,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,046.96x = 804,905,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,905,701.56/31,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.43

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