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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,348.89, 43,261.29 and 17,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,348.89, 43,261.29 and 17,202.24 is: 23,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,348.89 : 43,261.29 = 17,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,348.89/43,261.29 = 17,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,348.89x = 43,261.29 × 17,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,348.89x = 744,191,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,191,093.29/31,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,738.99

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