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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,211.91, 43,072.43 and 17,064.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,211.91, 43,072.43 and 17,064.75 is: 23,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,211.91 : 43,072.43 = 17,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,211.91/43,072.43 = 17,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,211.91x = 43,072.43 × 17,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,211.91x = 735,020,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,020,292.50/31,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.35

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