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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.74, 45,437.49 and 30,263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.74, 45,437.49 and 30,263.94 is: 41,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.74 : 45,437.49 = 30,263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.74/45,437.49 = 30,263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.74x = 45,437.49 × 30,263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.74x = 1,375,117,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,117,471.11/32,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,770.55

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