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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,247.67, 43,121.93 and 17,100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,247.67, 43,121.93 and 17,100.48 is: 23,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,247.67 : 43,121.93 = 17,100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,247.67/43,121.93 = 17,100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,247.67x = 43,121.93 × 17,100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,247.67x = 737,405,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,405,616.02/31,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.74

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