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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,483.77, 43,447.39 and 17,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,483.77, 43,447.39 and 17,336.50 is: 23,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,483.77 : 43,447.39 = 17,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,483.77/43,447.39 = 17,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,483.77x = 43,447.39 × 17,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,483.77x = 753,225,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,225,676.74/31,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.25

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