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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,779.37, 45,126.18 and 31,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,779.37, 45,126.18 and 31,273.02 is: 43,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,779.37 : 45,126.18 = 31,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,779.37/45,126.18 = 31,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,779.37x = 45,126.18 × 31,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,779.37x = 1,411,231,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,231,929.66/32,779.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,052.45

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