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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.70, 48,260.55 and 31,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.70, 48,260.55 and 31,007.30 is: 46,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.70 : 48,260.55 = 31,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.70/48,260.55 = 31,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.70x = 48,260.55 × 31,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.70x = 1,496,429,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,429,352.02/32,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,510.95

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