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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,182.98, 43,033.48 and 17,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,182.98, 43,033.48 and 17,035.52 is: 23,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,182.98 : 43,033.48 = 17,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,182.98/43,033.48 = 17,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,182.98x = 43,033.48 × 17,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,182.98x = 733,097,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,097,451.45/31,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.54

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