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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,217.78, 46,769.96 and 18,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,217.78, 46,769.96 and 18,042.32 is: 27,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,217.78 : 46,769.96 = 18,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,217.78/46,769.96 = 18,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,217.78x = 46,769.96 × 18,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,217.78x = 843,838,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,838,584.71/31,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.70

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