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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,394.97, 43,324.86 and 17,054.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,394.97, 43,324.86 and 17,054.67 is: 23,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,394.97 : 43,324.86 = 17,054.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,394.97/43,324.86 = 17,054.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,394.97x = 43,324.86 × 17,054.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,394.97x = 738,891,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,891,190.10/31,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.34

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