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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.48, 44,749.47 and 31,923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.48, 44,749.47 and 31,923.12 is: 44,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.48 : 44,749.47 = 31,923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.48/44,749.47 = 31,923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.48x = 44,749.47 × 31,923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.48x = 1,428,542,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,542,700.75/32,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,348.87

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