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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.52, 43,147.92 and 17,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.52, 43,147.92 and 17,119.24 is: 23,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.52 : 43,147.92 = 17,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.52/43,147.92 = 17,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.52x = 43,147.92 × 17,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.52x = 738,659,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,659,597.98/31,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.62

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