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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.08, 43,002.66 and 17,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.08, 43,002.66 and 17,014.24 is: 23,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.08 : 43,002.66 = 17,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.08/43,002.66 = 17,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.08x = 43,002.66 × 17,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.08x = 731,657,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,657,577.88/31,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.61

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