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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.03, 44,668.74 and 31,834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.03, 44,668.74 and 31,834.35 is: 43,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.03 : 44,668.74 = 31,834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.03/44,668.74 = 31,834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.03x = 44,668.74 × 31,834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.03x = 1,422,000,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,000,303.22/32,351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,955.34

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