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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.54, 46,856.46 and 17,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,251.54, 46,856.46 and 17,218.30 is: 25,815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,251.54 : 46,856.46 = 17,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,251.54/46,856.46 = 17,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,251.54x = 46,856.46 × 17,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,251.54x = 806,788,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,788,585.22/31,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,815.96

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