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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,261.68, 46,871.76 and 17,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,261.68, 46,871.76 and 17,228.44 is: 25,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,261.68 : 46,871.76 = 17,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,261.68/46,871.76 = 17,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,261.68x = 46,871.76 × 17,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,261.68x = 807,527,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,527,304.85/31,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.22

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