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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.80, 48,266.70 and 29,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.80, 48,266.70 and 29,326.60 is: 43,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.80 : 48,266.70 = 29,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.80/48,266.70 = 29,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.80x = 48,266.70 × 29,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.80x = 1,415,498,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,498,204.22/32,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,989.90

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