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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,341.82, 43,250.97 and 17,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,341.82, 43,250.97 and 17,194.54 is: 23,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,341.82 : 43,250.97 = 17,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,341.82/43,250.97 = 17,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,341.82x = 43,250.97 × 17,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,341.82x = 743,680,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,680,533.70/31,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.06

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