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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.70, 48,383.55 and 29,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.70, 48,383.55 and 29,145.30 is: 43,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.70 : 48,383.55 = 29,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.70/48,383.55 = 29,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.70x = 48,383.55 × 29,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.70x = 1,410,153,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,153,079.82/32,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,717.95

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