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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,220.26, 43,084.98 and 17,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,220.26, 43,084.98 and 17,073.10 is: 23,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,220.26 : 43,084.98 = 17,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,220.26/43,084.98 = 17,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,220.26x = 43,084.98 × 17,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,220.26x = 735,593,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,593,956.61/31,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,561.43

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