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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,270.65, 51,263.81 and 32,171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,270.65, 51,263.81 and 32,171.13 is: 48,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,270.65 : 51,263.81 = 32,171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,270.65/51,263.81 = 32,171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,270.65x = 51,263.81 × 32,171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,270.65x = 1,649,214,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,214,695.81/34,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,123.24

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