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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,270.20, 43,151.58 and 17,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,270.20, 43,151.58 and 17,122.80 is: 23,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,270.20 : 43,151.58 = 17,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,270.20/43,151.58 = 17,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,270.20x = 43,151.58 × 17,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,270.20x = 738,875,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,875,874.02/31,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,628.75

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