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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,233.72, 43,102.50 and 17,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,233.72, 43,102.50 and 17,086.56 is: 23,579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,233.72 : 43,102.50 = 17,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,233.72/43,102.50 = 17,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,233.72x = 43,102.50 × 17,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,233.72x = 736,473,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,473,452.40/31,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,579.43

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