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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,394, 43,323.79 and 17,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,394, 43,323.79 and 17,053.90 is: 23,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,394 : 43,323.79 = 17,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,394/43,323.79 = 17,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,394x = 43,323.79 × 17,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,394x = 738,839,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,839,582.28/31,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,534.42

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