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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,371.96, 43,294.06 and 17,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,371.96, 43,294.06 and 17,032.39 is: 23,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,371.96 : 43,294.06 = 17,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,371.96/43,294.06 = 17,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,371.96x = 43,294.06 × 17,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,371.96x = 737,401,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,401,375.38/31,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.11

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