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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.82, 48,127.40 and 29,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.82, 48,127.40 and 29,702.76 is: 44,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.82 : 48,127.40 = 29,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.82/48,127.40 = 29,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.82x = 48,127.40 × 29,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.82x = 1,429,516,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,516,463.11/32,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,651.72

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