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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,272.71, 51,266.90 and 32,173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,272.71, 51,266.90 and 32,173.19 is: 48,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,272.71 : 51,266.90 = 32,173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,272.71/51,266.90 = 32,173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,272.71x = 51,266.90 × 32,173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,272.71x = 1,649,419,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,419,714.41/34,272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,126.33

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