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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,151.30, 42,988.66 and 17,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,151.30, 42,988.66 and 17,004.11 is: 23,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,151.30 : 42,988.66 = 17,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,151.30/42,988.66 = 17,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,151.30x = 42,988.66 × 17,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,151.30x = 730,983,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,983,645.94/31,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.59

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