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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.88, 44,429.92 and 31,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.88, 44,429.92 and 31,128.12 is: 42,935.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.88 : 44,429.92 = 31,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.88/44,429.92 = 31,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.88x = 44,429.92 × 31,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.88x = 1,383,019,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,019,881.35/32,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,935.09

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