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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.39, 44,429.22 and 31,127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.39, 44,429.22 and 31,127.61 is: 42,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.39 : 44,429.22 = 31,127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.39/44,429.22 = 31,127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.39x = 44,429.22 × 31,127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.39x = 1,382,975,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,975,432.76/32,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,934.36

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