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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,431.08, 47,544.77 and 32,659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,431.08, 47,544.77 and 32,659.61 is: 45,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,431.08 : 47,544.77 = 32,659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,431.08/47,544.77 = 32,659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,431.08x = 47,544.77 × 32,659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,431.08x = 1,552,793,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,793,489.66/34,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,098.61

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