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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,329.42, 43,235.55 and 17,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,329.42, 43,235.55 and 17,183.22 is: 23,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,329.42 : 43,235.55 = 17,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,329.42/43,235.55 = 17,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,329.42x = 43,235.55 × 17,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,329.42x = 742,925,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,925,967.47/31,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.36

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