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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.54, 43,129.58 and 17,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.54, 43,129.58 and 17,104.64 is: 23,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.54 : 43,129.58 = 17,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.54/43,129.58 = 17,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.54x = 43,129.58 × 17,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.54x = 737,715,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,715,939.25/31,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.48

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