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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,228.95, 43,095.60 and 17,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,228.95, 43,095.60 and 17,081.63 is: 23,572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,228.95 : 43,095.60 = 17,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,228.95/43,095.60 = 17,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,228.95x = 43,095.60 × 17,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,228.95x = 736,142,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,142,878.35/31,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.45

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