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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,270.15, 43,152.74 and 17,122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,270.15, 43,152.74 and 17,122.87 is: 23,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,270.15 : 43,152.74 = 17,122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,270.15/43,152.74 = 17,122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,270.15x = 43,152.74 × 17,122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,270.15x = 738,898,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,898,671.55/31,270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,629.52

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