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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,242.57, 43,114.74 and 17,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,242.57, 43,114.74 and 17,095.41 is: 23,591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,242.57 : 43,114.74 = 17,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,242.57/43,114.74 = 17,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,242.57x = 43,114.74 × 17,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,242.57x = 737,064,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,064,157.34/31,242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.66

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