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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,329.21, 43,233.72 and 17,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,329.21, 43,233.72 and 17,717.07 is: 24,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,329.21 : 43,233.72 = 17,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,329.21/43,233.72 = 17,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,329.21x = 43,233.72 × 17,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,329.21x = 765,974,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,974,843.60/31,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.22

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