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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.68, 48,330.80 and 29,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.68, 48,330.80 and 29,483.52 is: 44,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.68 : 48,330.80 = 29,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.68/48,330.80 = 29,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.68x = 48,330.80 × 29,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.68x = 1,424,962,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,962,108.42/32,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,207.24

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