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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.70, 43,169.37 and 17,134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.70, 43,169.37 and 17,134.55 is: 23,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.70 : 43,169.37 = 17,134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.70/43,169.37 = 17,134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.70x = 43,169.37 × 17,134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.70x = 739,687,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,687,728.73/31,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,646.02

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