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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,186.92, 43,037.82 and 17,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,186.92, 43,037.82 and 17,039.73 is: 23,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,186.92 : 43,037.82 = 17,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,186.92/43,037.82 = 17,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,186.92x = 43,037.82 × 17,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,186.92x = 733,352,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,352,832.59/31,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.76

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