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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,228.11, 43,094.25 and 17,080.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,228.11, 43,094.25 and 17,080.65 is: 23,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,228.11 : 43,094.25 = 17,080.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,228.11/43,094.25 = 17,080.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,228.11x = 43,094.25 × 17,080.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,228.11x = 736,077,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,077,801.26/31,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.00

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