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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,203.60, 48,305.40 and 29,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,203.60, 48,305.40 and 29,669.20 is: 44,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,203.60 : 48,305.40 = 29,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,203.60/48,305.40 = 29,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,203.60x = 48,305.40 × 29,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,203.60x = 1,433,182,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,182,573.68/32,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,503.80

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