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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.72, 46,883.52 and 17,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.72, 46,883.52 and 17,393.28 is: 26,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.72 : 46,883.52 = 17,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.72/46,883.52 = 17,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.72x = 46,883.52 × 17,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.72x = 815,458,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,458,190.75/31,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.72

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