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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.61, 48,537.38 and 31,286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.61, 48,537.38 and 31,286.15 is: 46,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.61 : 48,537.38 = 31,286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.61/48,537.38 = 31,286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.61x = 48,537.38 × 31,286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.61x = 1,518,547,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,547,592.85/32,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,856.31

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