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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,161.12, 43,002.90 and 17,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,161.12, 43,002.90 and 17,730.96 is: 24,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,161.12 : 43,002.90 = 17,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,161.12/43,002.90 = 17,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,161.12x = 43,002.90 × 17,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,161.12x = 762,482,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,482,699.78/31,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.04

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