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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,217.93, 46,858.49 and 27,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,217.93, 46,858.49 and 27,682.74 is: 41,552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,217.93 : 46,858.49 = 27,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,217.93/46,858.49 = 27,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,217.93x = 46,858.49 × 27,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,217.93x = 1,297,171,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,171,257.05/31,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,552.13

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