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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,358.91, 43,275.15 and 17,211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,358.91, 43,275.15 and 17,211.66 is: 23,752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,358.91 : 43,275.15 = 17,211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,358.91/43,275.15 = 17,211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,358.91x = 43,275.15 × 17,211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,358.91x = 744,837,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,837,168.25/31,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,752.01

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