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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.08, 48,693.12 and 30,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.08, 48,693.12 and 30,362.56 is: 45,543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.08 : 48,693.12 = 30,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.08/48,693.12 = 30,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.08x = 48,693.12 × 30,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.08x = 1,478,447,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,447,777.59/32,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,543.84

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