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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.12, 48,394.35 and 29,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.12, 48,394.35 and 29,094.78 is: 43,793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.12 : 48,394.35 = 29,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.12/48,394.35 = 29,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.12x = 48,394.35 × 29,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.12x = 1,408,022,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,022,966.49/32,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,793.90

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