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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.06, 43,112.67 and 17,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.06, 43,112.67 and 17,093.91 is: 23,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.06 : 43,112.67 = 17,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.06/43,112.67 = 17,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.06x = 43,112.67 × 17,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.06x = 736,963,875.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,963,875.07/31,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.59

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