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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,245.28, 43,118.49 and 17,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,245.28, 43,118.49 and 17,098.13 is: 23,595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,245.28 : 43,118.49 = 17,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,245.28/43,118.49 = 17,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,245.28x = 43,118.49 × 17,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,245.28x = 737,245,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,245,547.42/31,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.42

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