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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,189.59, 43,041.57 and 17,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,189.59, 43,041.57 and 17,042.54 is: 23,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,189.59 : 43,041.57 = 17,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,189.59/43,041.57 = 17,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,189.59x = 43,041.57 × 17,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,189.59x = 733,537,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,537,463.18/31,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.66

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