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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.41, 43,129.35 and 17,105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.41, 43,129.35 and 17,105.25 is: 23,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.41 : 43,129.35 = 17,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.41/43,129.35 = 17,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.41x = 43,129.35 × 17,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.41x = 737,738,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,738,314.09/31,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.81

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