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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,341.06, 43,250.40 and 17,194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,341.06, 43,250.40 and 17,194.14 is: 23,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,341.06 : 43,250.40 = 17,194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,341.06/43,250.40 = 17,194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,341.06x = 43,250.40 × 17,194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,341.06x = 743,653,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,653,432.66/31,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.77

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