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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.82, 44,998.13 and 30,950.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.82, 44,998.13 and 30,950.91 is: 42,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.82 : 44,998.13 = 30,950.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.82/44,998.13 = 30,950.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.82x = 44,998.13 × 30,950.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.82x = 1,392,733,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,733,149.18/32,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,706.40

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