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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,120.27, 46,726.94 and 17,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,120.27, 46,726.94 and 17,808.26 is: 26,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,120.27 : 46,726.94 = 17,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,120.27/46,726.94 = 17,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,120.27x = 46,726.94 × 17,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,120.27x = 832,125,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,125,307.41/31,120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,739.02

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