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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,349.78, 44,351.55 and 31,759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,349.78, 44,351.55 and 31,759.29 is: 43,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,349.78 : 44,351.55 = 31,759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,349.78/44,351.55 = 31,759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,349.78x = 44,351.55 × 31,759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,349.78x = 1,408,573,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,573,738.40/32,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,541.99

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