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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,348.63, 43,260.98 and 17,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,348.63, 43,260.98 and 17,008.46 is: 23,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,348.63 : 43,260.98 = 17,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,348.63/43,260.98 = 17,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,348.63x = 43,260.98 × 17,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,348.63x = 735,802,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,802,647.89/31,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.60

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