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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,246.55, 43,118.57 and 17,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,246.55, 43,118.57 and 17,096.66 is: 23,592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,246.55 : 43,118.57 = 17,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,246.55/43,118.57 = 17,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,246.55x = 43,118.57 × 17,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,246.55x = 737,183,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,183,229.90/31,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.47

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