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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,481.69, 43,444.63 and 17,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,481.69, 43,444.63 and 17,334.53 is: 23,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,481.69 : 43,444.63 = 17,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,481.69/43,444.63 = 17,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,481.69x = 43,444.63 × 17,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,481.69x = 753,092,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,092,242.07/31,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.60

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