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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,336.73, 43,244.44 and 17,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,336.73, 43,244.44 and 17,189.48 is: 23,721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,336.73 : 43,244.44 = 17,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,336.73/43,244.44 = 17,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,336.73x = 43,244.44 × 17,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,336.73x = 743,349,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,349,436.49/31,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.35

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