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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,161.96, 43,001.80 and 17,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,161.96, 43,001.80 and 17,014.48 is: 23,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,161.96 : 43,001.80 = 17,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,161.96/43,001.80 = 17,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,161.96x = 43,001.80 × 17,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,161.96x = 731,653,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,653,266.06/31,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.05

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