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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,158.67, 42,998.28 and 17,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,158.67, 42,998.28 and 17,011.75 is: 23,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,158.67 : 42,998.28 = 17,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,158.67/42,998.28 = 17,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,158.67x = 42,998.28 × 17,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,158.67x = 731,475,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,475,989.79/31,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.84

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