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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,289.43, 46,873.66 and 17,396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,289.43, 46,873.66 and 17,396.31 is: 26,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,289.43 : 46,873.66 = 17,396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,289.43/46,873.66 = 17,396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,289.43x = 46,873.66 × 17,396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,289.43x = 815,428,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,428,720.19/31,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.84

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