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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,245.30, 46,858.65 and 17,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,245.30, 46,858.65 and 17,011.50 is: 25,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,245.30 : 46,858.65 = 17,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,245.30/46,858.65 = 17,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,245.30x = 46,858.65 × 17,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,245.30x = 797,135,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,135,924.48/31,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.19

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