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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,276.63, 43,161.75 and 17,129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,276.63, 43,161.75 and 17,129.98 is: 23,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,276.63 : 43,161.75 = 17,129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,276.63/43,161.75 = 17,129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,276.63x = 43,161.75 × 17,129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,276.63x = 739,359,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,359,612.81/31,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,639.37

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