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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.60, 43,126.15 and 17,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,251.60, 43,126.15 and 17,104.14 is: 23,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,251.60 : 43,126.15 = 17,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,251.60/43,126.15 = 17,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,251.60x = 43,126.15 × 17,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,251.60x = 737,635,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,635,707.26/31,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.13

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