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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,597.16, 44,945.98 and 30,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,597.16, 44,945.98 and 30,235.20 is: 41,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,597.16 : 44,945.98 = 30,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,597.16/44,945.98 = 30,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,597.16x = 44,945.98 × 30,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,597.16x = 1,358,950,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,950,694.50/32,597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,689.24

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