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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,376.61, 43,299.84 and 17,036.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,376.61, 43,299.84 and 17,036.46 is: 23,510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,376.61 : 43,299.84 = 17,036.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,376.61/43,299.84 = 17,036.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,376.61x = 43,299.84 × 17,036.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,376.61x = 737,675,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,675,992.17/31,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.38

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