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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,435.82, 43,382.34 and 17,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,435.82, 43,382.34 and 17,289.58 is: 23,860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,435.82 : 43,382.34 = 17,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,435.82/43,382.34 = 17,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,435.82x = 43,382.34 × 17,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,435.82x = 750,062,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,062,221.11/31,435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.11

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