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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.26, 47,950.74 and 30,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.26, 47,950.74 and 30,012.38 is: 44,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.26 : 47,950.74 = 30,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.26/47,950.74 = 30,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.26x = 47,950.74 × 30,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.26x = 1,439,115,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,115,680.10/32,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,752.43

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