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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,246.74, 43,120.44 and 17,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,246.74, 43,120.44 and 17,099.82 is: 23,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,246.74 : 43,120.44 = 17,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,246.74/43,120.44 = 17,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,246.74x = 43,120.44 × 17,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,246.74x = 737,351,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,351,762.32/31,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,597.72

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