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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,226.72, 43,092.56 and 17,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,226.72, 43,092.56 and 17,079.84 is: 23,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,226.72 : 43,092.56 = 17,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,226.72/43,092.56 = 17,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,226.72x = 43,092.56 × 17,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,226.72x = 736,014,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,014,029.99/31,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,570.01

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