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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.17, 44,368.76 and 32,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.17, 44,368.76 and 32,290.14 is: 44,177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.17 : 44,368.76 = 32,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.17/44,368.76 = 32,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.17x = 44,368.76 × 32,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.17x = 1,432,673,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,673,719.13/32,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,177.18

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