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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,281.76, 43,167.60 and 17,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,281.76, 43,167.60 and 17,134.24 is: 23,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,281.76 : 43,167.60 = 17,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,281.76/43,167.60 = 17,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,281.76x = 43,167.60 × 17,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,281.76x = 739,644,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,644,018.62/31,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.58

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