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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,233.54, 46,847.26 and 17,188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,233.54, 46,847.26 and 17,188.95 is: 25,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,233.54 : 46,847.26 = 17,188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,233.54/46,847.26 = 17,188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,233.54x = 46,847.26 × 17,188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,233.54x = 805,255,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,255,209.78/31,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,781.75

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