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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,285.56, 46,867.84 and 17,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,285.56, 46,867.84 and 17,392.44 is: 26,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,285.56 : 46,867.84 = 17,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,285.56/46,867.84 = 17,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,285.56x = 46,867.84 × 17,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,285.56x = 815,146,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,146,095.13/31,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.03

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