Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.16, 43,127.70 and 17,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,251.16, 43,127.70 and 17,104 is: 23,604.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,251.16 : 43,127.70 = 17,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,251.16/43,127.70 = 17,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,251.16x = 43,127.70 × 17,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,251.16x = 737,656,180.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,656,180.80/31,251.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,604.12
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