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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,370.82, 43,292.08 and 17,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,370.82, 43,292.08 and 17,030.78 is: 23,502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,370.82 : 43,292.08 = 17,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,370.82/43,292.08 = 17,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,370.82x = 43,292.08 × 17,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,370.82x = 737,297,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,297,955.88/31,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.67

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