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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,268.10, 43,149.96 and 17,120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,268.10, 43,149.96 and 17,120.91 is: 23,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,268.10 : 43,149.96 = 17,120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,268.10/43,149.96 = 17,120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,268.10x = 43,149.96 × 17,120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,268.10x = 738,766,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,766,581.66/31,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.85

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