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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.60, 48,266.40 and 29,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.60, 48,266.40 and 29,844.80 is: 44,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.60 : 48,266.40 = 29,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.60/48,266.40 = 29,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.60x = 48,266.40 × 29,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.60x = 1,440,501,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,501,054.72/32,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,767.20

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