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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.30, 48,275.15 and 29,882.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.30, 48,275.15 and 29,882.47 is: 45,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.30 : 48,275.15 = 29,882.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.30/48,275.15 = 29,882.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.30x = 48,275.15 × 29,882.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.30x = 1,442,580,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,580,721.62/32,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,047.85

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