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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.77, 44,421.47 and 31,121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.77, 44,421.47 and 31,121.99 is: 42,926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.77 : 44,421.47 = 31,121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.77/44,421.47 = 31,121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.77x = 44,421.47 × 31,121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.77x = 1,382,484,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,484,167.41/32,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,926.61

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