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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,157.26, 42,995.81 and 17,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,157.26, 42,995.81 and 17,010.22 is: 23,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,157.26 : 42,995.81 = 17,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,157.26/42,995.81 = 17,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,157.26x = 42,995.81 × 17,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,157.26x = 731,368,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,368,102.13/31,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.44

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