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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.74, 45,363.18 and 31,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.74, 45,363.18 and 31,774.24 is: 43,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.74 : 45,363.18 = 31,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.74/45,363.18 = 31,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.74x = 45,363.18 × 31,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.74x = 1,441,380,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,380,568.48/32,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,853.96

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