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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.87, 45,363.35 and 31,774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.87, 45,363.35 and 31,774.37 is: 43,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.87 : 45,363.35 = 31,774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.87/45,363.35 = 31,774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.87x = 45,363.35 × 31,774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.87x = 1,441,391,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,391,719.96/32,867.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,854.13

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