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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,483.26, 43,445.34 and 17,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,483.26, 43,445.34 and 17,333.46 is: 23,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,483.26 : 43,445.34 = 17,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,483.26/43,445.34 = 17,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,483.26x = 43,445.34 × 17,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,483.26x = 753,058,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,058,063.08/31,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.32

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