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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,336.93, 46,962.73 and 17,275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,336.93, 46,962.73 and 17,275.87 is: 25,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,336.93 : 46,962.73 = 17,275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,336.93/46,962.73 = 17,275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,336.93x = 46,962.73 × 17,275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,336.93x = 811,322,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,322,018.33/31,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,890.28

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