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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.70, 48,257.55 and 31,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.70, 48,257.55 and 31,005.30 is: 46,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.70 : 48,257.55 = 31,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.70/48,257.55 = 31,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.70x = 48,257.55 × 31,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.70x = 1,496,239,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,239,815.02/32,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,507.95

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