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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,180.26, 43,029.70 and 17,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,180.26, 43,029.70 and 17,034 is: 23,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,180.26 : 43,029.70 = 17,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,180.26/43,029.70 = 17,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,180.26x = 43,029.70 × 17,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,180.26x = 732,967,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,967,909.80/31,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.43

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