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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,287.30, 46,870.47 and 17,394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,287.30, 46,870.47 and 17,394.18 is: 26,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,287.30 : 46,870.47 = 17,394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,287.30/46,870.47 = 17,394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,287.30x = 46,870.47 × 17,394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,287.30x = 815,273,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,273,391.86/31,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.65

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