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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,211.67, 43,072.10 and 17,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,211.67, 43,072.10 and 17,064.51 is: 23,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,211.67 : 43,072.10 = 17,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,211.67/43,072.10 = 17,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,211.67x = 43,072.10 × 17,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,211.67x = 735,004,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,004,281.17/31,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.02

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