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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,244.64, 43,117.38 and 17,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,244.64, 43,117.38 and 17,097.18 is: 23,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,244.64 : 43,117.38 = 17,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,244.64/43,117.38 = 17,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,244.64x = 43,117.38 × 17,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,244.64x = 737,185,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,185,606.99/31,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.99

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