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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,468.26, 43,427.43 and 17,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,468.26, 43,427.43 and 17,322.42 is: 23,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,468.26 : 43,427.43 = 17,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,468.26/43,427.43 = 17,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,468.26x = 43,427.43 × 17,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,468.26x = 752,268,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,268,181.98/31,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,905.62

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