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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,393.44, 43,322.82 and 17,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,393.44, 43,322.82 and 17,053.20 is: 23,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,393.44 : 43,322.82 = 17,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,393.44/43,322.82 = 17,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,393.44x = 43,322.82 × 17,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,393.44x = 738,792,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,792,714.02/31,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.35

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