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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,180.92, 43,028.40 and 17,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,180.92, 43,028.40 and 17,033.88 is: 23,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,180.92 : 43,028.40 = 17,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,180.92/43,028.40 = 17,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,180.92x = 43,028.40 × 17,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,180.92x = 732,940,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,940,602.19/31,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.06

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