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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,291, 43,181.58 and 17,144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,291, 43,181.58 and 17,144.38 is: 23,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,291 : 43,181.58 = 17,144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,291/43,181.58 = 17,144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,291x = 43,181.58 × 17,144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,291x = 740,321,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,321,416.52/31,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,659.24

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