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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.20, 44,594.82 and 30,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.20, 44,594.82 and 30,287.52 is: 41,809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.20 : 44,594.82 = 30,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.20/44,594.82 = 30,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.20x = 44,594.82 × 30,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.20x = 1,350,666,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,666,502.65/32,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,809.57

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