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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,729.11, 47,546.93 and 17,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,729.11, 47,546.93 and 17,669.82 is: 26,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,729.11 : 47,546.93 = 17,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,729.11/47,546.93 = 17,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,729.11x = 47,546.93 × 17,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,729.11x = 840,145,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,145,491.10/31,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.70

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