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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.72, 48,148.80 and 29,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.72, 48,148.80 and 29,947.84 is: 44,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.72 : 48,148.80 = 29,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.72/48,148.80 = 29,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.72x = 48,148.80 × 29,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.72x = 1,441,952,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,952,558.59/32,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,705.16

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