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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,366.89, 43,288.97 and 17,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,366.89, 43,288.97 and 17,222.27 is: 23,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,366.89 : 43,288.97 = 17,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,366.89/43,288.97 = 17,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,366.89x = 43,288.97 × 17,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,366.89x = 745,534,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,534,026.81/31,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,768.18

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