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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,373.55, 43,295.25 and 17,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,373.55, 43,295.25 and 17,033.04 is: 23,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,373.55 : 43,295.25 = 17,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,373.55/43,295.25 = 17,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,373.55x = 43,295.25 × 17,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,373.55x = 737,449,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,449,725.06/31,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.46

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