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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.85, 48,295.71 and 29,084.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.85, 48,295.71 and 29,084.31 is: 43,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.85 : 48,295.71 = 29,084.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.85/48,295.71 = 29,084.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.85x = 48,295.71 × 29,084.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.85x = 1,404,647,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,647,401.31/32,189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,636.35

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