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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,195.69, 43,049.96 and 17,048.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,195.69, 43,049.96 and 17,048.54 is: 23,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,195.69 : 43,049.96 = 17,048.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,195.69/43,049.96 = 17,048.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,195.69x = 43,049.96 × 17,048.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,195.69x = 733,938,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,938,728.50/31,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,526.93

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