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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,184.97, 43,035.84 and 17,037.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,184.97, 43,035.84 and 17,037.51 is: 23,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,184.97 : 43,035.84 = 17,037.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,184.97/43,035.84 = 17,037.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,184.97x = 43,035.84 × 17,037.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,184.97x = 733,223,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,223,554.36/31,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.08

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