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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,197.36, 43,055.28 and 17,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,197.36, 43,055.28 and 17,052.30 is: 23,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,197.36 : 43,055.28 = 17,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,197.36/43,055.28 = 17,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,197.36x = 43,055.28 × 17,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,197.36x = 734,191,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,191,551.14/31,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.77

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