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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,208.78, 43,068.27 and 17,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,208.78, 43,068.27 and 17,061.63 is: 23,545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,208.78 : 43,068.27 = 17,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,208.78/43,068.27 = 17,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,208.78x = 43,068.27 × 17,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,208.78x = 734,814,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,814,887.48/31,208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.13

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