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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.48, 48,618.90 and 30,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.48, 48,618.90 and 30,177 is: 45,211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.48 : 48,618.90 = 30,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.48/48,618.90 = 30,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.48x = 48,618.90 × 30,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.48x = 1,467,172,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,172,545.30/32,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,211.27

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