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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,186.20, 43,035.62 and 17,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,186.20, 43,035.62 and 17,039.10 is: 23,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,186.20 : 43,035.62 = 17,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,186.20/43,035.62 = 17,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,186.20x = 43,035.62 × 17,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,186.20x = 733,288,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,288,147.55/31,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,513.23

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