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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,247.79, 43,121.77 and 17,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,247.79, 43,121.77 and 17,100.60 is: 23,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,247.79 : 43,121.77 = 17,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,247.79/43,121.77 = 17,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,247.79x = 43,121.77 × 17,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,247.79x = 737,408,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,408,140.06/31,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.73

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