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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,226.58, 43,092.41 and 17,079.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,226.58, 43,092.41 and 17,079.53 is: 23,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,226.58 : 43,092.41 = 17,079.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,226.58/43,092.41 = 17,079.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,226.58x = 43,092.41 × 17,079.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,226.58x = 735,997,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,997,808.51/31,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.59

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