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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,016.16, 42,806.39 and 30,171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,016.16, 42,806.39 and 30,171.77 is: 41,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,016.16 : 42,806.39 = 30,171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,016.16/42,806.39 = 30,171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,016.16x = 42,806.39 × 30,171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,016.16x = 1,291,544,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,544,553.61/31,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,641.02

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