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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.04, 43,005.78 and 17,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.04, 43,005.78 and 17,732.04 is: 24,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.04 : 43,005.78 = 17,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.04/43,005.78 = 17,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.04x = 43,005.78 × 17,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.04x = 762,580,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,580,211.19/31,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.02

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