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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,130.93, 42,955.30 and 17,517.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,130.93, 42,955.30 and 17,517.07 is: 24,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,130.93 : 42,955.30 = 17,517.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,130.93/42,955.30 = 17,517.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,130.93x = 42,955.30 × 17,517.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,130.93x = 752,450,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,450,845.79/31,130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,170.53

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