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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.44, 43,138.06 and 17,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.44, 43,138.06 and 17,112.32 is: 23,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.44 : 43,138.06 = 17,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.44/43,138.06 = 17,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.44x = 43,138.06 × 17,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.44x = 738,192,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,192,028.43/31,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.01

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