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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.76, 43,130.76 and 17,106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.76, 43,130.76 and 17,106.69 is: 23,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.76 : 43,130.76 = 17,106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.76/43,130.76 = 17,106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.76x = 43,130.76 × 17,106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.76x = 737,824,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,824,540.78/31,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.79

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