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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,382.20, 43,307.73 and 17,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,382.20, 43,307.73 and 17,235.34 is: 23,784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,382.20 : 43,307.73 = 17,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,382.20/43,307.73 = 17,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,382.20x = 43,307.73 × 17,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,382.20x = 746,423,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,423,451.18/31,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,784.93

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