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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,183.52, 43,034.32 and 17,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,183.52, 43,034.32 and 17,037.44 is: 23,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,183.52 : 43,034.32 = 17,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,183.52/43,034.32 = 17,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,183.52x = 43,034.32 × 17,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,183.52x = 733,194,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,194,644.94/31,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.25

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