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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.52, 48,926.28 and 30,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.52, 48,926.28 and 30,955.40 is: 46,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.52 : 48,926.28 = 30,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.52/48,926.28 = 30,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.52x = 48,926.28 × 30,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.52x = 1,514,532,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,532,567.91/32,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,433.10

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