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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,340.52, 43,247.33 and 17,193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,340.52, 43,247.33 and 17,193.37 is: 23,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,340.52 : 43,247.33 = 17,193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,340.52/43,247.33 = 17,193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,340.52x = 43,247.33 × 17,193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,340.52x = 743,567,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,567,216.59/31,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.42

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