Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.80, 48,289.50 and 29,892
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,032.80, 48,289.50 and 29,892 is: 45,062.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,032.80 : 48,289.50 = 29,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,032.80/48,289.50 = 29,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,032.80x = 48,289.50 × 29,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,032.80x = 1,443,469,734 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,469,734/32,032.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,062.24
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