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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,419.70, 43,358.09 and 17,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,419.70, 43,358.09 and 17,272.44 is: 23,835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,419.70 : 43,358.09 = 17,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,419.70/43,358.09 = 17,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,419.70x = 43,358.09 × 17,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,419.70x = 748,899,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,899,921.68/31,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,835.36

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