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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.72, 47,994.48 and 17,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.72, 47,994.48 and 17,182.30 is: 25,775.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.72 : 47,994.48 = 17,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.72/47,994.48 = 17,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.72x = 47,994.48 × 17,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.72x = 824,655,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,655,553.70/31,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,775.54

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