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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,263.84, 43,144.11 and 17,117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,263.84, 43,144.11 and 17,117.58 is: 23,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,263.84 : 43,144.11 = 17,117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,263.84/43,144.11 = 17,117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,263.84x = 43,144.11 × 17,117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,263.84x = 738,522,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,522,754.45/31,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.27

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