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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.28, 44,423.52 and 31,811.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.28, 44,423.52 and 31,811.79 is: 43,613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.28 : 44,423.52 = 31,811.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.28/44,423.52 = 31,811.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.28x = 44,423.52 × 31,811.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.28x = 1,413,191,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,191,689.30/32,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,613.96

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