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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.78, 48,169.98 and 32,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.78, 48,169.98 and 32,006.52 is: 47,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.78 : 48,169.98 = 32,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.78/48,169.98 = 32,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.78x = 48,169.98 × 32,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.78x = 1,541,753,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,753,428.27/32,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,729.67

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