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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,341.99, 43,253.07 and 17,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,341.99, 43,253.07 and 17,195.25 is: 23,730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,341.99 : 43,253.07 = 17,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,341.99/43,253.07 = 17,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,341.99x = 43,253.07 × 17,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,341.99x = 743,747,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,747,351.92/31,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,730.06

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