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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,289.92, 46,925.28 and 17,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,289.92, 46,925.28 and 17,056 is: 25,578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,289.92 : 46,925.28 = 17,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,289.92/46,925.28 = 17,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,289.92x = 46,925.28 × 17,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,289.92x = 800,357,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,357,575.68/31,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.77

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