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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.28, 49,433.10 and 30,262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.28, 49,433.10 and 30,262.37 is: 45,411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.28 : 49,433.10 = 30,262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.28/49,433.10 = 30,262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.28x = 49,433.10 × 30,262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.28x = 1,495,962,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,962,762.45/32,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,411.63

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