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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,182.54, 43,029.88 and 17,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,182.54, 43,029.88 and 17,035.38 is: 23,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,182.54 : 43,029.88 = 17,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,182.54/43,029.88 = 17,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,182.54x = 43,029.88 × 17,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,182.54x = 733,030,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,030,357.15/31,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.72

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