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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.90, 48,007.35 and 29,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.90, 48,007.35 and 29,672.10 is: 44,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.90 : 48,007.35 = 29,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.90/48,007.35 = 29,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.90x = 48,007.35 × 29,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.90x = 1,424,478,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,478,889.94/32,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,508.15

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