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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,436.19, 43,381.97 and 17,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,436.19, 43,381.97 and 17,289.05 is: 23,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,436.19 : 43,381.97 = 17,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,436.19/43,381.97 = 17,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,436.19x = 43,381.97 × 17,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,436.19x = 750,032,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,032,745.07/31,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.89

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