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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.16, 48,391.86 and 29,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.16, 48,391.86 and 29,170.68 is: 43,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.16 : 48,391.86 = 29,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.16/48,391.86 = 29,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.16x = 48,391.86 × 29,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.16x = 1,411,623,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,623,462.66/32,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,764.27

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