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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,479.49, 43,441.85 and 17,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,479.49, 43,441.85 and 17,332.33 is: 23,918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,479.49 : 43,441.85 = 17,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,479.49/43,441.85 = 17,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,479.49x = 43,441.85 × 17,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,479.49x = 752,948,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,948,393.35/31,479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.70

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