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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,444.76, 43,393.38 and 17,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,444.76, 43,393.38 and 17,297.48 is: 23,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,444.76 : 43,393.38 = 17,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,444.76/43,393.38 = 17,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,444.76x = 43,393.38 × 17,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,444.76x = 750,596,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,596,122.68/31,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,870.31

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