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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,256.66, 43,134.24 and 17,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,256.66, 43,134.24 and 17,109.60 is: 23,611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,256.66 : 43,134.24 = 17,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,256.66/43,134.24 = 17,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,256.66x = 43,134.24 × 17,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,256.66x = 738,009,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,009,592.70/31,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.27

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