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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,074.65, 48,020.85 and 30,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,074.65, 48,020.85 and 30,329.10 is: 45,407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,074.65 : 48,020.85 = 30,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,074.65/48,020.85 = 30,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,074.65x = 48,020.85 × 30,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,074.65x = 1,456,429,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,429,161.74/32,074.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,407.48

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