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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.09, 45,143.67 and 31,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.09, 45,143.67 and 31,682.40 is: 43,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.09 : 45,143.67 = 31,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.09/45,143.67 = 31,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.09x = 45,143.67 × 31,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.09x = 1,430,259,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,259,810.41/32,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,945.67

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