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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,181.06, 43,029.14 and 17,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,181.06, 43,029.14 and 17,033.96 is: 23,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,181.06 : 43,029.14 = 17,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,181.06/43,029.14 = 17,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,181.06x = 43,029.14 × 17,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,181.06x = 732,956,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,956,649.59/31,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.47

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