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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,377.81, 43,301.43 and 17,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,377.81, 43,301.43 and 17,231.55 is: 23,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,377.81 : 43,301.43 = 17,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,377.81/43,301.43 = 17,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,377.81x = 43,301.43 × 17,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,377.81x = 746,150,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,150,756.12/31,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.57

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