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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,157.87, 42,997.81 and 17,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,157.87, 42,997.81 and 17,010.71 is: 23,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,157.87 : 42,997.81 = 17,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,157.87/42,997.81 = 17,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,157.87x = 42,997.81 × 17,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,157.87x = 731,423,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,423,260.01/31,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.76

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