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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,414.20, 43,351.11 and 17,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,414.20, 43,351.11 and 17,266.74 is: 23,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,414.20 : 43,351.11 = 17,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,414.20/43,351.11 = 17,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,414.20x = 43,351.11 × 17,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,414.20x = 748,532,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,532,345.08/31,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.83

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