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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,245.56, 46,793.22 and 17,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,245.56, 46,793.22 and 17,878.04 is: 26,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,245.56 : 46,793.22 = 17,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,245.56/46,793.22 = 17,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,245.56x = 46,793.22 × 17,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,245.56x = 836,571,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,571,058.89/31,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,774.08

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