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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.16, 48,429.12 and 30,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.16, 48,429.12 and 30,580.76 is: 45,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.16 : 48,429.12 = 30,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.16/48,429.12 = 30,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.16x = 48,429.12 × 30,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.16x = 1,480,999,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,999,295.73/32,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,869.61

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