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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,287.38, 43,176.60 and 17,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,287.38, 43,176.60 and 17,140.28 is: 23,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,287.38 : 43,176.60 = 17,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,287.38/43,176.60 = 17,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,287.38x = 43,176.60 × 17,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,287.38x = 740,059,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,059,013.45/31,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,653.59

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