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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,168.47, 43,012.27 and 17,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,168.47, 43,012.27 and 17,021.32 is: 23,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,168.47 : 43,012.27 = 17,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,168.47/43,012.27 = 17,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,168.47x = 43,012.27 × 17,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,168.47x = 732,125,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,125,611.60/31,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.30

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