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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,398.08, 43,329.48 and 17,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,398.08, 43,329.48 and 17,251.20 is: 23,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,398.08 : 43,329.48 = 17,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,398.08/43,329.48 = 17,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,398.08x = 43,329.48 × 17,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,398.08x = 747,485,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,485,525.38/31,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.73

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