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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.06, 46,864.68 and 17,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.06, 46,864.68 and 17,223.81 is: 25,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.06 : 46,864.68 = 17,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.06/46,864.68 = 17,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.06x = 46,864.68 × 17,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.06x = 807,188,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,188,344.03/31,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.19

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