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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,181.76, 43,030.98 and 17,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,181.76, 43,030.98 and 17,034.84 is: 23,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,181.76 : 43,030.98 = 17,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,181.76/43,030.98 = 17,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,181.76x = 43,030.98 × 17,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,181.76x = 733,025,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,025,859.34/31,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.16

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