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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.17, 43,895.67 and 30,843.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.17, 43,895.67 and 30,843.21 is: 42,254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.17 : 43,895.67 = 30,843.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.17/43,895.67 = 30,843.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.17x = 43,895.67 × 30,843.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.17x = 1,353,883,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,883,367.90/32,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,254.49

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