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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,372.54, 43,294.14 and 17,032.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,372.54, 43,294.14 and 17,032.37 is: 23,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,372.54 : 43,294.14 = 17,032.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,372.54/43,294.14 = 17,032.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,372.54x = 43,294.14 × 17,032.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,372.54x = 737,401,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,401,594.84/31,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.68

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