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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.56, 43,144.11 and 17,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.56, 43,144.11 and 17,116.56 is: 23,620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.56 : 43,144.11 = 17,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.56/43,144.11 = 17,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.56x = 43,144.11 × 17,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.56x = 738,478,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,478,747.46/31,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.31

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