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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,432.95, 43,377.48 and 17,285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,432.95, 43,377.48 and 17,285.79 is: 23,854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,432.95 : 43,377.48 = 17,285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,432.95/43,377.48 = 17,285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,432.95x = 43,377.48 × 17,285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,432.95x = 749,814,010.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,814,010.01/31,432.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.40

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