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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.39, 45,029.10 and 30,604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.39, 45,029.10 and 30,604.97 is: 42,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.39 : 45,029.10 = 30,604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.39/45,029.10 = 30,604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.39x = 45,029.10 × 30,604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.39x = 1,378,114,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,114,029.48/32,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,253.50

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