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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,289.69, 43,179.99 and 17,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,289.69, 43,179.99 and 17,143.04 is: 23,657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,289.69 : 43,179.99 = 17,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,289.69/43,179.99 = 17,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,289.69x = 43,179.99 × 17,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,289.69x = 740,236,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,236,339.43/31,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.51

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