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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.76, 43,113.78 and 17,094.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.76, 43,113.78 and 17,094.84 is: 23,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.76 : 43,113.78 = 17,094.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.76/43,113.78 = 17,094.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.76x = 43,113.78 × 17,094.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.76x = 737,023,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,023,170.90/31,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.96

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