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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,085.06, 46,572.31 and 17,910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,085.06, 46,572.31 and 17,910.21 is: 26,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,085.06 : 46,572.31 = 17,910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,085.06/46,572.31 = 17,910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,085.06x = 46,572.31 × 17,910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,085.06x = 834,119,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,119,852.29/31,085.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.46

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