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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,669.46, 43,703.18 and 17,329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,669.46, 43,703.18 and 17,329.23 is: 23,913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,669.46 : 43,703.18 = 17,329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,669.46/43,703.18 = 17,329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,669.46x = 43,703.18 × 17,329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,669.46x = 757,342,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,342,436.29/31,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.97

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