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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.96, 48,128.31 and 30,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.96, 48,128.31 and 30,258.36 is: 45,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.96 : 48,128.31 = 30,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.96/48,128.31 = 30,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.96x = 48,128.31 × 30,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.96x = 1,456,283,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,283,730.17/32,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,175.75

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