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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,232.73, 46,774.02 and 17,865.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,232.73, 46,774.02 and 17,865.21 is: 26,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,232.73 : 46,774.02 = 17,865.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,232.73/46,774.02 = 17,865.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,232.73x = 46,774.02 × 17,865.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,232.73x = 835,627,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,627,689.84/31,232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,754.87

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