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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,260.67, 43,139.73 and 17,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,260.67, 43,139.73 and 17,113.48 is: 23,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,260.67 : 43,139.73 = 17,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,260.67/43,139.73 = 17,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,260.67x = 43,139.73 × 17,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,260.67x = 738,270,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,270,906.56/31,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.61

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