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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,352.10, 43,265.70 and 17,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,352.10, 43,265.70 and 17,205 is: 23,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,352.10 : 43,265.70 = 17,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,352.10/43,265.70 = 17,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,352.10x = 43,265.70 × 17,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,352.10x = 744,386,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,386,368.50/31,352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.79

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