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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,369.47, 43,289.97 and 17,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,369.47, 43,289.97 and 17,029.38 is: 23,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,369.47 : 43,289.97 = 17,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,369.47/43,289.97 = 17,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,369.47x = 43,289.97 × 17,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,369.47x = 737,201,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,201,349.32/31,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.60

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