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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,222.58, 43,086.89 and 17,075.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,222.58, 43,086.89 and 17,075.53 is: 23,564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,222.58 : 43,086.89 = 17,075.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,222.58/43,086.89 = 17,075.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,222.58x = 43,086.89 × 17,075.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,222.58x = 735,731,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,731,181.99/31,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,564.07

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