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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,327.54, 43,232.06 and 17,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,327.54, 43,232.06 and 17,180.48 is: 23,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,327.54 : 43,232.06 = 17,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,327.54/43,232.06 = 17,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,327.54x = 43,232.06 × 17,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,327.54x = 742,747,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,747,542.19/31,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.09

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