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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,396.68, 43,327.44 and 17,250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,396.68, 43,327.44 and 17,250.57 is: 23,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,396.68 : 43,327.44 = 17,250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,396.68/43,327.44 = 17,250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,396.68x = 43,327.44 × 17,250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,396.68x = 747,423,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,423,036.64/31,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.80

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