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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.54, 43,133.72 and 17,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.54, 43,133.72 and 17,107.64 is: 23,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.54 : 43,133.72 = 17,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.54/43,133.72 = 17,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.54x = 43,133.72 × 17,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.54x = 737,916,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,916,153.62/31,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.62

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