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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,828, 49,209.20 and 30,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,828, 49,209.20 and 30,356.72 is: 45,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,828 : 49,209.20 = 30,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,828/49,209.20 = 30,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,828x = 49,209.20 × 30,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,828x = 1,493,829,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,829,905.82/32,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,504.75

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