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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,186.39, 43,037.15 and 17,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,186.39, 43,037.15 and 17,039.34 is: 23,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,186.39 : 43,037.15 = 17,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,186.39/43,037.15 = 17,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,186.39x = 43,037.15 × 17,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,186.39x = 733,324,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,324,631.48/31,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.25

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