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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,459.42, 43,413.99 and 17,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,459.42, 43,413.99 and 17,312.26 is: 23,890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,459.42 : 43,413.99 = 17,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,459.42/43,413.99 = 17,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,459.42x = 43,413.99 × 17,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,459.42x = 751,594,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,594,282.52/31,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.91

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