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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,244.61, 43,118.42 and 17,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,244.61, 43,118.42 and 17,097.51 is: 23,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,244.61 : 43,118.42 = 17,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,244.61/43,118.42 = 17,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,244.61x = 43,118.42 × 17,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,244.61x = 737,217,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,217,531.65/31,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.03

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