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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,410.54, 43,349.40 and 17,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,410.54, 43,349.40 and 17,266.14 is: 23,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,410.54 : 43,349.40 = 17,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,410.54/43,349.40 = 17,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,410.54x = 43,349.40 × 17,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,410.54x = 748,476,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,476,809.32/31,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.84

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