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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,474.98, 43,433.91 and 17,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,474.98, 43,433.91 and 17,327.52 is: 23,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,474.98 : 43,433.91 = 17,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,474.98/43,433.91 = 17,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,474.98x = 43,433.91 × 17,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,474.98x = 752,601,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,601,944.20/31,474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.12

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