Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.32, 44,424 and 31,294.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,182.32, 44,424 and 31,294.56 is: 43,198.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,182.32 : 44,424 = 31,294.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,182.32/44,424 = 31,294.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,182.32x = 44,424 × 31,294.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,182.32x = 1,390,229,533.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,390,229,533.44/32,182.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,198.55
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