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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,280.46, 51,278.49 and 32,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,280.46, 51,278.49 and 32,180.94 is: 48,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,280.46 : 51,278.49 = 32,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,280.46/51,278.49 = 32,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,280.46x = 51,278.49 × 32,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,280.46x = 1,650,190,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,190,009.98/34,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,137.92

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