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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,229.76, 43,095.84 and 17,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,229.76, 43,095.84 and 17,082.24 is: 23,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,229.76 : 43,095.84 = 17,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,229.76/43,095.84 = 17,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,229.76x = 43,095.84 × 17,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,229.76x = 736,173,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,173,481.88/31,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.82

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