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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.76, 47,949.99 and 30,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.76, 47,949.99 and 30,011.88 is: 44,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.76 : 47,949.99 = 30,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.76/47,949.99 = 30,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.76x = 47,949.99 × 30,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.76x = 1,439,069,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,069,345.88/32,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,751.69

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