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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.44, 44,584.11 and 31,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.44, 44,584.11 and 31,017.96 is: 43,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.44 : 44,584.11 = 31,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.44/44,584.11 = 31,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.44x = 44,584.11 × 31,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.44x = 1,382,908,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,908,140.62/32,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,002.96

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