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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,381.54, 43,306.60 and 17,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,381.54, 43,306.60 and 17,235.30 is: 23,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,381.54 : 43,306.60 = 17,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,381.54/43,306.60 = 17,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,381.54x = 43,306.60 × 17,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,381.54x = 746,402,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,402,242.98/31,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,784.76

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