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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.29, 48,316.10 and 30,832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.29, 48,316.10 and 30,832.71 is: 46,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.29 : 48,316.10 = 30,832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.29/48,316.10 = 30,832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.29x = 48,316.10 × 30,832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.29x = 1,489,716,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,716,145.47/32,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,320.16

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