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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.74, 43,168.37 and 17,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.74, 43,168.37 and 17,134.68 is: 23,645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.74 : 43,168.37 = 17,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.74/43,168.37 = 17,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.74x = 43,168.37 × 17,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.74x = 739,676,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,676,120.40/31,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.62

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