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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,096.68, 46,668.24 and 17,931.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,096.68, 46,668.24 and 17,931.48 is: 26,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,096.68 : 46,668.24 = 17,931.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,096.68/46,668.24 = 17,931.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,096.68x = 46,668.24 × 17,931.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,096.68x = 836,830,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,830,612.20/31,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.61

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