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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.61, 48,642.33 and 31,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.61, 48,642.33 and 31,237.08 is: 46,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.61 : 48,642.33 = 31,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.61/48,642.33 = 31,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.61x = 48,642.33 × 31,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.61x = 1,519,444,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,444,353.60/32,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,872.41

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