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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.70, 46,905.27 and 17,944.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.70, 46,905.27 and 17,944.85 is: 26,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.70 : 46,905.27 = 17,944.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.70/46,905.27 = 17,944.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.70x = 46,905.27 × 17,944.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.70x = 841,707,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,707,799.83/31,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,921.12

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