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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,481.76, 43,445.52 and 17,335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,481.76, 43,445.52 and 17,335.38 is: 23,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,481.76 : 43,445.52 = 17,335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,481.76/43,445.52 = 17,335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,481.76x = 43,445.52 × 17,335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,481.76x = 753,144,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,144,598.50/31,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.21

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