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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,199.70, 43,056.21 and 17,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,199.70, 43,056.21 and 17,053.14 is: 23,533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,199.70 : 43,056.21 = 17,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,199.70/43,056.21 = 17,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,199.70x = 43,056.21 × 17,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,199.70x = 734,243,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,243,577.00/31,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.67

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