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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158.32, 42,998.22 and 17,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158.32, 42,998.22 and 17,011.13 is: 23,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158.32 : 42,998.22 = 17,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158.32/42,998.22 = 17,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158.32x = 42,998.22 × 17,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158.32x = 731,448,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,448,095.20/31,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.21

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