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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,934.79, 45,434.28 and 31,661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,934.79, 45,434.28 and 31,661.74 is: 43,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,934.79 : 45,434.28 = 31,661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,934.79/45,434.28 = 31,661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,934.79x = 45,434.28 × 31,661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,934.79x = 1,438,528,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,528,360.45/32,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,678.08

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