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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,269.39, 43,151.33 and 17,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,269.39, 43,151.33 and 17,122.24 is: 23,628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,269.39 : 43,151.33 = 17,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,269.39/43,151.33 = 17,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,269.39x = 43,151.33 × 17,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,269.39x = 738,847,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,847,428.58/31,269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,628.46

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