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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,232.54, 46,845.76 and 17,187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,232.54, 46,845.76 and 17,187.95 is: 25,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,232.54 : 46,845.76 = 17,187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,232.54/46,845.76 = 17,187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,232.54x = 46,845.76 × 17,187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,232.54x = 805,182,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,182,580.59/31,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,780.25

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