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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,244.76, 46,846.31 and 17,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,244.76, 46,846.31 and 17,211.35 is: 25,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,244.76 : 46,846.31 = 17,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,244.76/46,846.31 = 17,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,244.76x = 46,846.31 × 17,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,244.76x = 806,288,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,288,268.68/31,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.55

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