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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,091.55, 46,601.19 and 17,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,091.55, 46,601.19 and 17,773.88 is: 26,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,091.55 : 46,601.19 = 17,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,091.55/46,601.19 = 17,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,091.55x = 46,601.19 × 17,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,091.55x = 828,283,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,283,725.91/31,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,640.16

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