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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,224.84, 43,091.19 and 17,078.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,224.84, 43,091.19 and 17,078.64 is: 23,569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,224.84 : 43,091.19 = 17,078.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,224.84/43,091.19 = 17,078.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,224.84x = 43,091.19 × 17,078.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,224.84x = 735,938,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,938,921.18/31,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.02

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