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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,343.96, 43,254.41 and 17,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,343.96, 43,254.41 and 17,003.77 is: 23,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,343.96 : 43,254.41 = 17,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,343.96/43,254.41 = 17,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,343.96x = 43,254.41 × 17,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,343.96x = 735,487,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,487,845.97/31,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.06

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