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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.71, 48,806.14 and 31,360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.71, 48,806.14 and 31,360.27 is: 46,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.71 : 48,806.14 = 31,360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.71/48,806.14 = 31,360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.71x = 48,806.14 × 31,360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.71x = 1,530,573,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,573,728.06/32,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,988.01

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