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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.54, 51,157.71 and 32,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.54, 51,157.71 and 32,161.20 is: 48,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.54 : 51,157.71 = 32,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.54/51,157.71 = 32,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.54x = 51,157.71 × 32,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.54x = 1,645,293,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,293,342.85/34,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,320.58

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