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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.78, 52,465.11 and 32,881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.78, 52,465.11 and 32,881.06 is: 49,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.78 : 52,465.11 = 32,881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.78/52,465.11 = 32,881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.78x = 52,465.11 × 32,881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.78x = 1,725,108,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,108,397.03/34,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,331.41

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