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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.68, 44,469.96 and 31,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.68, 44,469.96 and 31,367.12 is: 43,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.68 : 44,469.96 = 31,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.68/44,469.96 = 31,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.68x = 44,469.96 × 31,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.68x = 1,394,894,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,894,571.72/32,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,231.53

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