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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.52, 44,697.72 and 30,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.52, 44,697.72 and 30,908.08 is: 42,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.52 : 44,697.72 = 30,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.52/44,697.72 = 30,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.52x = 44,697.72 × 30,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.52x = 1,381,520,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,520,705.58/32,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,658.59

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