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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.53, 43,126.83 and 17,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.53, 43,126.83 and 17,102.64 is: 23,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.53 : 43,126.83 = 17,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.53/43,126.83 = 17,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.53x = 43,126.83 × 17,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.53x = 737,582,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,582,647.83/31,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.73

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