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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.36, 44,397.62 and 32,311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.36, 44,397.62 and 32,311.19 is: 44,205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.36 : 44,397.62 = 32,311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.36/44,397.62 = 32,311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.36x = 44,397.62 × 32,311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.36x = 1,434,539,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,539,551.82/32,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,205.84

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