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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.60, 48,618.90 and 30,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.60, 48,618.90 and 30,444.30 is: 45,666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.60 : 48,618.90 = 30,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.60/48,618.90 = 30,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.60x = 48,618.90 × 30,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.60x = 1,480,168,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,168,377.27/32,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,666.45

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