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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,245.54, 46,847.52 and 17,212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,245.54, 46,847.52 and 17,212.17 is: 25,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,245.54 : 46,847.52 = 17,212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,245.54/46,847.52 = 17,212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,245.54x = 46,847.52 × 17,212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,245.54x = 806,347,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,347,478.32/31,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.80

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