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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,491.89, 43,456.84 and 17,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,491.89, 43,456.84 and 17,344.73 is: 23,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,491.89 : 43,456.84 = 17,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,491.89/43,456.84 = 17,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,491.89x = 43,456.84 × 17,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,491.89x = 753,747,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,747,221.73/31,491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,934.65

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