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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.67, 48,216.78 and 30,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.67, 48,216.78 and 30,949.50 is: 46,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.67 : 48,216.78 = 30,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.67/48,216.78 = 30,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.67x = 48,216.78 × 30,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.67x = 1,492,285,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,285,232.61/32,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,373.55

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