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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,261.72, 43,141.08 and 17,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,261.72, 43,141.08 and 17,114.44 is: 23,617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,261.72 : 43,141.08 = 17,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,261.72/43,141.08 = 17,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,261.72x = 43,141.08 × 17,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,261.72x = 738,335,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,335,425.20/31,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,617.88

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