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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.55, 48,285.40 and 30,900.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.55, 48,285.40 and 30,900.75 is: 46,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.55 : 48,285.40 = 30,900.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.55/48,285.40 = 30,900.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.55x = 48,285.40 × 30,900.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.55x = 1,492,054,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,054,919.55/32,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,026.15

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