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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.04, 43,127.90 and 17,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.04, 43,127.90 and 17,105.80 is: 23,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.04 : 43,127.90 = 17,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.04/43,127.90 = 17,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.04x = 43,127.90 × 17,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.04x = 737,737,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,737,231.82/31,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.05

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