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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,377.94, 43,301.86 and 17,231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,377.94, 43,301.86 and 17,231.09 is: 23,779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,377.94 : 43,301.86 = 17,231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,377.94/43,301.86 = 17,231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,377.94x = 43,301.86 × 17,231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,377.94x = 746,137,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,137,987.24/31,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.06

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