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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,235.54, 43,106.05 and 17,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,235.54, 43,106.05 and 17,088.38 is: 23,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,235.54 : 43,106.05 = 17,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,235.54/43,106.05 = 17,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,235.54x = 43,106.05 × 17,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,235.54x = 736,612,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,612,530.18/31,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.52

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