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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.74, 45,438.87 and 30,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.74, 45,438.87 and 30,264.94 is: 41,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.74 : 45,438.87 = 30,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.74/45,438.87 = 30,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.74x = 45,438.87 × 30,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.74x = 1,375,204,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,204,674.22/32,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,771.93

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