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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,276.62, 43,161.30 and 17,129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,276.62, 43,161.30 and 17,129.46 is: 23,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,276.62 : 43,161.30 = 17,129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,276.62/43,161.30 = 17,129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,276.62x = 43,161.30 × 17,129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,276.62x = 739,329,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,329,761.90/31,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.42

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