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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,276.59, 43,161.84 and 17,129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,276.59, 43,161.84 and 17,129.43 is: 23,638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,276.59 : 43,161.84 = 17,129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,276.59/43,161.84 = 17,129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,276.59x = 43,161.84 × 17,129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,276.59x = 739,337,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,337,716.95/31,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.69

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