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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.04, 48,315.16 and 30,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.04, 48,315.16 and 30,118 is: 45,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.04 : 48,315.16 = 30,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.04/48,315.16 = 30,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.04x = 48,315.16 × 30,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.04x = 1,455,155,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,155,988.88/32,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,167.28

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