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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,299.21, 43,193.25 and 17,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,299.21, 43,193.25 and 17,151.75 is: 23,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,299.21 : 43,193.25 = 17,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,299.21/43,193.25 = 17,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,299.21x = 43,193.25 × 17,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,299.21x = 740,839,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,839,825.69/31,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.60

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