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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.41, 43,127.97 and 17,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,251.41, 43,127.97 and 17,104.25 is: 23,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,251.41 : 43,127.97 = 17,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,251.41/43,127.97 = 17,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,251.41x = 43,127.97 × 17,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,251.41x = 737,671,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,671,365.23/31,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.42

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