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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,181.14, 43,030.61 and 17,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,181.14, 43,030.61 and 17,034.90 is: 23,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,181.14 : 43,030.61 = 17,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,181.14/43,030.61 = 17,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,181.14x = 43,030.61 × 17,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,181.14x = 733,022,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,022,138.29/31,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.51

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