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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.16, 48,387.36 and 29,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.16, 48,387.36 and 29,167.68 is: 43,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.16 : 48,387.36 = 29,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.16/48,387.36 = 29,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.16x = 48,387.36 × 29,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.16x = 1,411,347,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,347,032.52/32,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,759.77

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