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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,290.69, 43,180.95 and 16,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,290.69, 43,180.95 and 16,950.21 is: 23,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,290.69 : 43,180.95 = 16,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,290.69/43,180.95 = 16,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,290.69x = 43,180.95 × 16,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,290.69x = 731,926,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,926,170.50/31,290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,391.18

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