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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,154.58, 42,993.45 and 17,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,154.58, 42,993.45 and 17,007.66 is: 23,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,154.58 : 42,993.45 = 17,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,154.58/42,993.45 = 17,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,154.58x = 42,993.45 × 17,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,154.58x = 731,217,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,217,979.83/31,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,470.64

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