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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,295.97, 46,949.42 and 17,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,295.97, 46,949.42 and 17,249.96 is: 25,877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,295.97 : 46,949.42 = 17,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,295.97/46,949.42 = 17,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,295.97x = 46,949.42 × 17,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,295.97x = 809,875,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,875,777.52/31,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.96

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