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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.36, 43,168.82 and 17,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.36, 43,168.82 and 17,133.28 is: 23,644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.36 : 43,168.82 = 17,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.36/43,168.82 = 17,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.36x = 43,168.82 × 17,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.36x = 739,623,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,623,480.33/31,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.22

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