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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,419.81, 43,359.45 and 17,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,419.81, 43,359.45 and 17,273.55 is: 23,837.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,419.81 : 43,359.45 = 17,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,419.81/43,359.45 = 17,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,419.81x = 43,359.45 × 17,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,419.81x = 748,971,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,971,627.55/31,419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,837.56

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