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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.15, 43,127.96 and 17,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.15, 43,127.96 and 17,104.99 is: 23,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.15 : 43,127.96 = 17,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.15/43,127.96 = 17,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.15x = 43,127.96 × 17,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.15x = 737,703,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,703,501.72/31,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.89

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