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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,229.22, 43,096.66 and 17,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,229.22, 43,096.66 and 17,081.76 is: 23,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,229.22 : 43,096.66 = 17,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,229.22/43,096.66 = 17,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,229.22x = 43,096.66 × 17,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,229.22x = 736,166,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,166,802.92/31,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.01

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