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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,310.46, 43,211.16 and 17,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,310.46, 43,211.16 and 17,166 is: 23,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,310.46 : 43,211.16 = 17,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,310.46/43,211.16 = 17,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,310.46x = 43,211.16 × 17,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,310.46x = 741,762,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,762,772.56/31,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,690.57

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