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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,137.54, 42,971.02 and 17,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,137.54, 42,971.02 and 17,710.02 is: 24,440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,137.54 : 42,971.02 = 17,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,137.54/42,971.02 = 17,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,137.54x = 42,971.02 × 17,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,137.54x = 761,017,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,017,623.62/31,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.52

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