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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,253.76, 43,129.44 and 17,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,253.76, 43,129.44 and 17,107.20 is: 23,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,253.76 : 43,129.44 = 17,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,253.76/43,129.44 = 17,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,253.76x = 43,129.44 × 17,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,253.76x = 737,823,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,823,955.97/31,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.53

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