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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,063.14, 46,546.11 and 17,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,063.14, 46,546.11 and 17,011.26 is: 25,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,063.14 : 46,546.11 = 17,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,063.14/46,546.11 = 17,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,063.14x = 46,546.11 × 17,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,063.14x = 791,807,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,807,979.20/31,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.27

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