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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,377.59, 43,300.54 and 17,230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,377.59, 43,300.54 and 17,230.33 is: 23,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,377.59 : 43,300.54 = 17,230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,377.59/43,300.54 = 17,230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,377.59x = 43,300.54 × 17,230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,377.59x = 746,082,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,082,550.30/31,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,777.56

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