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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,404.68, 43,338.63 and 17,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,404.68, 43,338.63 and 17,064.62 is: 23,549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,404.68 : 43,338.63 = 17,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,404.68/43,338.63 = 17,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,404.68x = 43,338.63 × 17,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,404.68x = 739,557,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,557,035.58/31,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.27

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