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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,233.13, 46,774.61 and 17,865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,233.13, 46,774.61 and 17,865.59 is: 26,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,233.13 : 46,774.61 = 17,865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,233.13/46,774.61 = 17,865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,233.13x = 46,774.61 × 17,865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,233.13x = 835,656,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,656,004.67/31,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.44

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