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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.36, 48,337.68 and 30,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.36, 48,337.68 and 30,903.52 is: 46,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.36 : 48,337.68 = 30,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.36/48,337.68 = 30,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.36x = 48,337.68 × 30,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.36x = 1,493,804,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,804,460.63/32,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,369.32

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