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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,395.26, 43,324.98 and 17,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,395.26, 43,324.98 and 17,055.02 is: 23,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,395.26 : 43,324.98 = 17,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,395.26/43,324.98 = 17,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,395.26x = 43,324.98 × 17,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,395.26x = 738,908,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,908,400.40/31,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.67

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