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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.72, 47,977.29 and 29,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.72, 47,977.29 and 29,411.85 is: 44,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.72 : 47,977.29 = 29,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.72/47,977.29 = 29,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.72x = 47,977.29 × 29,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.72x = 1,411,100,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,100,856.89/32,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,058.74

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