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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.58, 44,430.61 and 30,209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.58, 44,430.61 and 30,209.86 is: 41,872.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.58 : 44,430.61 = 30,209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.58/44,430.61 = 30,209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.58x = 44,430.61 × 30,209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.58x = 1,342,242,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,242,507.81/32,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,872.35

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