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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,276.14, 43,159.46 and 17,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,276.14, 43,159.46 and 17,126.25 is: 23,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,276.14 : 43,159.46 = 17,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,276.14/43,159.46 = 17,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,276.14x = 43,159.46 × 17,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,276.14x = 739,159,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,159,701.83/31,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.34

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