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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.81, 43,113.70 and 17,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.81, 43,113.70 and 17,094.66 is: 23,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.81 : 43,113.70 = 17,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.81/43,113.70 = 17,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.81x = 43,113.70 × 17,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.81x = 737,013,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,013,902.53/31,241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.63

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