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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,122.03, 42,948.44 and 16,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,122.03, 42,948.44 and 16,975.11 is: 23,425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,122.03 : 42,948.44 = 16,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,122.03/42,948.44 = 16,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,122.03x = 42,948.44 × 16,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,122.03x = 729,054,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,054,493.33/31,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,425.67

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