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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,242.95, 43,115.25 and 17,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,242.95, 43,115.25 and 17,095.79 is: 23,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,242.95 : 43,115.25 = 17,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,242.95/43,115.25 = 17,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,242.95x = 43,115.25 × 17,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,242.95x = 737,089,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,089,044.22/31,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.18

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