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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,521.44, 47,669.48 and 32,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,521.44, 47,669.48 and 32,750 is: 45,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,521.44 : 47,669.48 = 32,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,521.44/47,669.48 = 32,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,521.44x = 47,669.48 × 32,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,521.44x = 1,561,175,470
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,175,470/34,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,223.36

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