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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.69, 43,128.69 and 17,105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.69, 43,128.69 and 17,105.53 is: 23,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.69 : 43,128.69 = 17,105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.69/43,128.69 = 17,105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.69x = 43,128.69 × 17,105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.69x = 737,738,885.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,738,885.01/31,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.62

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