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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.66, 43,129.70 and 17,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.66, 43,129.70 and 17,105.50 is: 23,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.66 : 43,129.70 = 17,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.66/43,129.70 = 17,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.66x = 43,129.70 × 17,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.66x = 737,754,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,754,782.17/31,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.15

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