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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,246.56, 46,794.72 and 17,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,246.56, 46,794.72 and 17,879.04 is: 26,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,246.56 : 46,794.72 = 17,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,246.56/46,794.72 = 17,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,246.56x = 46,794.72 × 17,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,246.56x = 836,644,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,644,670.67/31,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.58

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