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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,341.09, 43,251.60 and 17,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,341.09, 43,251.60 and 17,194.84 is: 23,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,341.09 : 43,251.60 = 17,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,341.09/43,251.60 = 17,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,341.09x = 43,251.60 × 17,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,341.09x = 743,704,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,704,341.74/31,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.37

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