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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.77, 44,422.84 and 31,122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.77, 44,422.84 and 31,122.99 is: 42,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.77 : 44,422.84 = 31,122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.77/44,422.84 = 31,122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.77x = 44,422.84 × 31,122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.77x = 1,382,571,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,571,605.09/32,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,927.98

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