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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,399.62, 43,332.27 and 17,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,399.62, 43,332.27 and 17,059.44 is: 23,542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,399.62 : 43,332.27 = 17,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,399.62/43,332.27 = 17,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,399.62x = 43,332.27 × 17,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,399.62x = 739,224,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,224,260.13/31,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.46

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