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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.99, 48,006.15 and 31,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.99, 48,006.15 and 31,343.15 is: 46,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.99 : 48,006.15 = 31,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.99/48,006.15 = 31,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.99x = 48,006.15 × 31,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.99x = 1,504,663,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,663,720.34/32,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,957.66

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