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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,240.61, 43,113.05 and 17,093.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,240.61, 43,113.05 and 17,093.43 is: 23,589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,240.61 : 43,113.05 = 17,093.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,240.61/43,113.05 = 17,093.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,240.61x = 43,113.05 × 17,093.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,240.61x = 736,949,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,949,902.26/31,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.49

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