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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,151.29, 42,988.77 and 17,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,151.29, 42,988.77 and 17,004.13 is: 23,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,151.29 : 42,988.77 = 17,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,151.29/42,988.77 = 17,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,151.29x = 42,988.77 × 17,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,151.29x = 730,986,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,986,736.08/31,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.70

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