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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,260.43, 43,139.43 and 17,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,260.43, 43,139.43 and 17,113.33 is: 23,616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,260.43 : 43,139.43 = 17,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,260.43/43,139.43 = 17,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,260.43x = 43,139.43 × 17,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,260.43x = 738,259,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,259,301.60/31,260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.42

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