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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,244.91, 43,117.98 and 17,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,244.91, 43,117.98 and 17,097.75 is: 23,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,244.91 : 43,117.98 = 17,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,244.91/43,117.98 = 17,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,244.91x = 43,117.98 × 17,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,244.91x = 737,220,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,220,378.43/31,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,594.90

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