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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,209.39, 43,069.59 and 17,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,209.39, 43,069.59 and 17,063.19 is: 23,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,209.39 : 43,069.59 = 17,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,209.39/43,069.59 = 17,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,209.39x = 43,069.59 × 17,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,209.39x = 734,904,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,904,597.39/31,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.55

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