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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.64, 43,131.40 and 17,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.64, 43,131.40 and 17,107.48 is: 23,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.64 : 43,131.40 = 17,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.64/43,131.40 = 17,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.64x = 43,131.40 × 17,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.64x = 737,869,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,869,562.87/31,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.32

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