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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,250.44, 43,125.68 and 17,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,250.44, 43,125.68 and 17,103.28 is: 23,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,250.44 : 43,125.68 = 17,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,250.44/43,125.68 = 17,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,250.44x = 43,125.68 × 17,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,250.44x = 737,590,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,590,580.23/31,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,602.57

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