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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,163.22, 46,753.47 and 17,991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,163.22, 46,753.47 and 17,991.54 is: 26,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,163.22 : 46,753.47 = 17,991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,163.22/46,753.47 = 17,991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,163.22x = 46,753.47 × 17,991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,163.22x = 841,166,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,166,925.64/31,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,992.30

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