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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,355.97, 43,271.58 and 17,208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,355.97, 43,271.58 and 17,208.51 is: 23,747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,355.97 : 43,271.58 = 17,208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,355.97/43,271.58 = 17,208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,355.97x = 43,271.58 × 17,208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,355.97x = 744,639,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,639,417.15/31,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.93

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