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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.08, 48,691.62 and 30,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.08, 48,691.62 and 30,361.56 is: 45,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.08 : 48,691.62 = 30,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.08/48,691.62 = 30,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.08x = 48,691.62 × 30,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.08x = 1,478,353,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,353,542.13/32,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,542.34

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