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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,392.97, 43,322.10 and 17,052.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,392.97, 43,322.10 and 17,052.67 is: 23,532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,392.97 : 43,322.10 = 17,052.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,392.97/43,322.10 = 17,052.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,392.97x = 43,322.10 × 17,052.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,392.97x = 738,757,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,757,475.01/31,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.58

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