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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,157.28, 42,996.48 and 17,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,157.28, 42,996.48 and 17,011.44 is: 23,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,157.28 : 42,996.48 = 17,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,157.28/42,996.48 = 17,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,157.28x = 42,996.48 × 17,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,157.28x = 731,432,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,432,039.73/31,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.48

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