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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.38, 43,146.30 and 17,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.38, 43,146.30 and 17,117.92 is: 23,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.38 : 43,146.30 = 17,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.38/43,146.30 = 17,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.38x = 43,146.30 × 17,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.38x = 738,574,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,574,911.70/31,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.77

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