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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,339.43, 46,964.95 and 17,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,339.43, 46,964.95 and 17,305.78 is: 25,934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,339.43 : 46,964.95 = 17,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,339.43/46,964.95 = 17,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,339.43x = 46,964.95 × 17,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,339.43x = 812,764,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,764,887.70/31,339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.26

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