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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,256.16, 46,848.24 and 17,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,256.16, 46,848.24 and 17,377.44 is: 26,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,256.16 : 46,848.24 = 17,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,256.16/46,848.24 = 17,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,256.16x = 46,848.24 × 17,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,256.16x = 814,102,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,102,479.71/31,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.15

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