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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,930.40, 67,551.96 and 32,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,930.40, 67,551.96 and 32,212 is: 44,471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,930.40 : 67,551.96 = 32,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,930.40/67,551.96 = 32,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,930.40x = 67,551.96 × 32,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,930.40x = 2,175,983,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,983,735.52/48,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,471.00

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