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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,280.63, 43,167.29 and 17,133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,280.63, 43,167.29 and 17,133.53 is: 23,644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,280.63 : 43,167.29 = 17,133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,280.63/43,167.29 = 17,133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,280.63x = 43,167.29 × 17,133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,280.63x = 739,607,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,607,756.73/31,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.28

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