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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,248.42, 43,122.96 and 17,101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,248.42, 43,122.96 and 17,101.23 is: 23,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,248.42 : 43,122.96 = 17,101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,248.42/43,122.96 = 17,101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,248.42x = 43,122.96 × 17,101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,248.42x = 737,455,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,455,657.24/31,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.77

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