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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,366.04, 43,284.96 and 17,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,366.04, 43,284.96 and 17,026.16 is: 23,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,366.04 : 43,284.96 = 17,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,366.04/43,284.96 = 17,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,366.04x = 43,284.96 × 17,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,366.04x = 736,976,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,976,654.55/31,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.01

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