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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.84, 43,148.25 and 17,120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.84, 43,148.25 and 17,120.58 is: 23,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.84 : 43,148.25 = 17,120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.84/43,148.25 = 17,120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.84x = 43,148.25 × 17,120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.84x = 738,723,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,723,065.99/31,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.41

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