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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,170.08, 43,016.46 and 17,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,170.08, 43,016.46 and 17,024.24 is: 23,494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,170.08 : 43,016.46 = 17,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,170.08/43,016.46 = 17,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,170.08x = 43,016.46 × 17,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,170.08x = 732,322,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,322,538.99/31,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,494.41

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