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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,241.96, 43,112.10 and 17,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,241.96, 43,112.10 and 17,095.08 is: 23,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,241.96 : 43,112.10 = 17,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,241.96/43,112.10 = 17,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,241.96x = 43,112.10 × 17,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,241.96x = 737,004,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,004,798.47/31,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.22

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