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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.06, 48,262.74 and 29,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.06, 48,262.74 and 29,359.45 is: 44,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.06 : 48,262.74 = 29,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.06/48,262.74 = 29,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.06x = 48,262.74 × 29,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.06x = 1,416,967,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,967,501.89/32,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,009.22

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