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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,229.91, 43,098.29 and 17,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,229.91, 43,098.29 and 17,082.74 is: 23,574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,229.91 : 43,098.29 = 17,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,229.91/43,098.29 = 17,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,229.91x = 43,098.29 × 17,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,229.91x = 736,236,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,236,882.51/31,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.74

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