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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.14, 44,427.50 and 31,126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.14, 44,427.50 and 31,126.36 is: 42,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.14 : 44,427.50 = 31,126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.14/44,427.50 = 31,126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.14x = 44,427.50 × 31,126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.14x = 1,382,866,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,866,358.90/32,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,932.64

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