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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.42, 48,405.26 and 29,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.42, 48,405.26 and 29,179.94 is: 43,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.42 : 48,405.26 = 29,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.42/48,405.26 = 29,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.42x = 48,405.26 × 29,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.42x = 1,412,462,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,462,582.48/32,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,777.71

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