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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.39, 44,427.85 and 31,126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.39, 44,427.85 and 31,126.61 is: 42,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.39 : 44,427.85 = 31,126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.39/44,427.85 = 31,126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.39x = 44,427.85 × 31,126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.39x = 1,382,888,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,888,360.09/32,210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,932.99

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