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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.26, 47,953.72 and 30,014.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.26, 47,953.72 and 30,014.38 is: 44,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.26 : 47,953.72 = 30,014.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.26/47,953.72 = 30,014.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.26x = 47,953.72 × 30,014.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.26x = 1,439,301,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,301,174.49/32,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,755.42

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