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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,413.61, 43,350.78 and 17,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,413.61, 43,350.78 and 17,266.46 is: 23,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,413.61 : 43,350.78 = 17,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,413.61/43,350.78 = 17,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,413.61x = 43,350.78 × 17,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,413.61x = 748,514,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,514,292.08/31,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.71

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